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The Multivallate hillfort at Berth Hill is a Iron Age defensive settlement located in Staffordshire, England. The site is characterised by multiple banks and ditches that encircle the hilltop, a defensive arrangement typical of later prehistoric fortified settlements in the English Midlands. The earthworks demonstrate the engineering capabilities and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in this region, reflecting patterns of settlement and defence common to the period roughly between the 8th and 1st centuries BC. The monument remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in Staffordshire.
Multivallate hillfort at Berth Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009771. View the official record →
The Multivallate hillfort at Berth Hill is a Iron Age defensive settlement located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009771.
Multivallate hillfort at Berth Hill 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 1009771.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Maer Hills (1 km), Auctioneer's Mound; a bowl barrow 70m NE of St John the Baptist's Church (3.5 km), Site of Old Madeley Manor: a moated site with late 16th century house, gardens and a watermill (3.6 km).
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