Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill

Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill

England
List entry 1017237
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on Selattyn Hill in Shropshire. The site consists of a ring cairn, a circular arrangement of stones typical of Bronze Age ritual landscapes, accompanied by Selattyn Tower, a later stone structure built upon or adjacent to the prehistoric remains. The ring cairn represents evidence of funerary or ceremonial practice during the Bronze Age, whilst the tower reflects later historical use and modification of the hilltop location. The monument's position on elevated terrain reflects the importance of high ground in both prehistoric ritual activity and subsequent settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches region.

Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill?

Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on Selattyn Hill in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017237.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill?

Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn 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 1017237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 300yds (270m) long, N of Pentre-Shannel (6.1 km), Trefarclawdd colliery remains immediately north of Pottery Cottages (6.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section 380m west of Pottery Cottages (6.6 km).

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