Ratlinghope Hill camp: a slight univallate hillfort, 600m north east of Brow Farm

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Ratlinghope Hill camp is a slight univallate hillfort located approximately 600 metres north-east of Brow Farm in Shropshire, England. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular hilltop position, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in the Welsh Marches region. The relatively modest scale and subtle earthwork preservation suggest a settlement of local significance during the later prehistoric period, likely serving both defensive and communal functions for the surrounding population. The site remains an important record of Iron Age settlement patterns in Shropshire and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of fortified settlements across the borderland landscape.

Ratlinghope Hill camp: a slight univallate hillfort, 600m north east of Brow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007697. View the official record →

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