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Ranbury Ring is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Symonds Yat in Gloucestershire, positioned on a prominent ridge overlooking the River Wye. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an approximately circular interior, typical of fortified settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its strategic location on high ground would have afforded commanding views across the surrounding landscape, serving functions both defensive and territorial in nature. The hillfort is consistent with Iron Age settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches, though detailed archaeological investigation and secure dating evidence for this particular site remain limited in the published record.
Ranbury Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003322. View the official record →
Ranbury Ring is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Symonds Yat in Gloucestershire, positioned on a prominent ridge overlooking the River Wye. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003322.
Ranbury Ring 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 1003322.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Mary's churchyard (7.1 km), Areas of Saxon 'burh' within the town walls (7.3 km), Cricklade town banks (7.3 km).
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