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The monument 500m east of Swallow Hill Farm in Leicestershire is a complex of Iron Age and Roman ritual, settlement, and defensive features comprising enclosures and linear ditched systems. The site demonstrates sustained occupation and use across the Iron Age and Romano-British periods, with evidence of both domestic settlement and ritual activity indicated by its varied structural elements. The linear ditches suggest land division and possible defensive or boundary demarcation typical of later prehistoric and Roman agricultural management. The combination of ritual and settlement functions at this location indicates its importance as a focal point within the local Iron Age and Romano-British landscape.
Iron Age and Roman ritual site, settlement, enclosures and linear ditched features, 500m East of Swallow Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1483470. View the official record →
The monument 500m east of Swallow Hill Farm in Leicestershire is a complex of Iron Age and Roman ritual, settlement, and defensive features comprising enclosures and linear ditched systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1483470.
Iron Age and Roman ritual site, settlement, enclosures and linear ditched features, 500m East of Swallow Hill 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 1483470.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hallaton motte and bailey castle (0.6 km), Butter Cross 150m east of the church (0.8 km), Manorial site west of St Gile's Church and medieval settlement west of Manor Farm (2.6 km).
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