Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm

Hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm

England
List entry 1008389
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley is an Iron Age settlement situated on elevated terrain in Shropshire. The monument comprises a univallate hillfort with an associated hut circle, indicating domestic occupation during the Iron Age period. The enclosure's position on the northern end of The Lawley demonstrates the strategic use of high ground characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the West Midlands. The survival of structural features including the defensive earthwork and residential remains makes this site significant for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in the region.

Hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008389. View the official record →

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What is Hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm?

The hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley is an Iron Age settlement situated on elevated terrain in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008389.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm?

Hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm 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 1008389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure and hut circle on the northern end of The Lawley, 250m north of Blackhurst Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, ridge and furrow cultivation remains, a post-medieval formal garden and pond bays 600m south east of Court Farm, Gretton (4.1 km), Caer Caradoc large multivallate hillfort, associated causeway and Caractacus' Cave on the summit of Caer Caradoc Hill (4.2 km), Enclosure and building platform on Nover's Hill, 250m east of Cwmdale Farm (6 km).

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