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Bomere Wood is a prehistoric settlement site located in Shropshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The site consists of earthwork remains that include defensive features characteristic of Iron Age occupation, reflecting the settlement patterns and fortification practices of this era. Such settlements in the Midlands region provide important evidence for Iron Age community organisation and land use during the later prehistoric period. The monument's preservation within woodland has contributed to the survival of its archaeological features for modern study and understanding of Iron Age Shropshire.
Iron Age settlement site in Bomere Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006251. View the official record →
Bomere Wood is a prehistoric settlement site located in Shropshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006251.
Iron Age settlement site in Bomere Wood 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 1006251.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, fishponds and ridge and furrow cultivation remains, 260m south west of Betton Alkmere (1 km), The Burgs (1.3 km), Castle motte 50m south east of St John the Baptist's Church. (4.7 km).
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