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

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

England
List entry 1007697
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ratlinghope Hill camp is a slight univallate hillfort located approximately 600 metres north-east of Brow Farm near Ratlinghope in Shropshire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular area of hilltop, with the earthworks now substantially reduced by erosion and agricultural activity. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a typical example of the smaller defended settlements that characterised the borderland region of western Britain during the later prehistoric period. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the National Heritage List for England, reference 1007697.

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

Ratlinghope Hill camp is a slight univallate hillfort located approximately 600 metres north-east of Brow Farm near Ratlinghope in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007697.

Who is responsible for protecting Ratlinghope Hill camp: a slight univallate hillfort, 600m north east of Brow Farm?

Ratlinghope Hill camp: a slight univallate hillfort, 600m north east of Brow 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 1007697.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ratlinghope Hill camp: a slight univallate hillfort, 600m north east of Brow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Synald's Knoll, 1000m south of the Midland Gliding clubhouse. (6.8 km), Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar. (7 km), Bowl barrow 80m north-west of OS trig pillar on Synald's Knoll. (7.1 km).

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