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Coxall Knoll is a multiple enclosure hillfort situated in Shropshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site comprises concentric defensive earthworks that enclose the hilltop, demonstrating the typical defensive strategy of prehistoric fortified settlements in the region. The monument's multiple banks and ditches represent successive phases of construction or modification, reflecting evolving approaches to fortification during the Iron Age period. Such hillforts served as centres of settlement, refuge, and territorial control for Iron Age communities across the West Midlands landscape.
Multiple enclosure hillfort on Coxall Knoll is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014107. View the official record →
Coxall Knoll is a multiple enclosure hillfort situated in Shropshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014107.
Multiple enclosure hillfort on Coxall Knoll 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 1014107.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound 1200yds (1100m) NNE of the Church (5.4 km), Lingen Castle (6.2 km), Post-medieval house and gardens at Willey Court, 450m south east of Willey House (6.6 km).
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