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The Wrekin is a large multivallate hillfort of Iron Age date situated on a prominent hill in Shropshire, England. The defensive works comprise multiple concentric banks and ditches that encircle the summit, with the main stronghold occupying approximately twelve acres at the hilltop. In addition to the Iron Age defences, the site contains a Bronze Age round barrow and evidence of a Late Bronze Age settlement, indicating occupation and activity across an extended chronological span. Post-medieval and twentieth-century remains are also present, including military installations from the Second World War period, demonstrating the site's continued strategic value through different historical periods.
Large multivallate and univallate hillforts, a round barrow, a Late Bronze Age settlement and WWII military remains, on The Wrekin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021275. View the official record →
The Wrekin is a large multivallate hillfort of Iron Age date situated on a prominent hill in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021275.
Large multivallate and univallate hillforts, a round barrow, a Late Bronze Age settlement and WWII military remains, on The Wrekin 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 1021275.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of round barrows at Willowmoor (1.4 km), Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village (3.3 km), Buildwas Abbey (4.1 km).
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Large multivallate and univallate hillforts, a round barrow, a Late Bronze Age settlement and WWII military remains, on The Wrekin stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Neoproterozoic, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is lava and tuff.