Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill

Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill

England
List entry 1017237
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn and Selattyn Tower on Selattyn Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial cairn surrounded by a ditch, which forms the characteristic ring cairn type, and is topped by a later stone tower structure known as Selattyn Tower. The cairn itself dates to the Bronze Age and represents an important funerary monument of that period, whilst the tower is a later addition to the landscape. The monument stands at an elevated position on Selattyn Hill, commanding views across the surrounding terrain, and remains a significant archaeological record of both prehistoric burial practice and post-medieval structural heritage.

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 on Selattyn Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located 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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