Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNordy Bank: a slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of New House Farm

Nordy Bank: a slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of New House Farm

England
List entry 1008390
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Overview

History & significance

Nordy Bank is a slight univallate hillfort located approximately 400 metres north-east of New House Farm in Shropshire. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in the British Midlands, though its precise dating remains uncertain. The relatively modest earthwork suggests either a smaller settlement or fortification of limited strategic importance within the Iron Age landscape of Shropshire. The site is now designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of the heritage authorities.

Nordy Bank: a slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of New House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008390. View the official record →

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What is Nordy Bank: a slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of New House Farm?

Nordy Bank is a slight univallate hillfort located approximately 400 metres north-east of New House Farm in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008390.

Who is responsible for protecting Nordy Bank: a slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of New House Farm?

Nordy Bank: a slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of New House 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 1008390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nordy Bank: a slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of New House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Cleeton moat, a moat and fishponds 380m south east of Cleeton Court (6.4 km), Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill (7 km), Round cairn on Titterstone Clee Hill, 440m north west of The Blue Stone Farm (7.3 km).

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