Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation

Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation

England
List entry 1017244
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation is a hillfort located in Staffordshire. The site represents an Iron Age fortification, characteristic of prehistoric defensive settlements constructed across the British landscape during the first millennium before the Common Era. The earthworks comprise defensive banks and ditches that would have enclosed a settlement area, typical of hillforts from this period which served both practical and symbolic functions within their communities. Such monuments are significant in understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in Iron Age Britain prior to the Roman conquest.

Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017244. View the official record →

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What is Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation?

The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation is a hillfort located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017244.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation?

Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman site, Letocetum (4.7 km), Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall Hall (5 km), Medieval fortified house at Rushall Hall (5 km).

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