Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm

Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm

England
List entry 1008387
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Shropshire. The site comprises three distinct cairn structures, including a ring cairn—a monument type characterised by a circular bank of stones with a central open space—accompanied by two round cairns of more conventional form. These monuments represent burial or ritual deposits typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in upland regions of the Welsh Marches. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the area.

Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm?

Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm, is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008387.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm?

Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs 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 1008387.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal mining remains at Cornbrook on Clee Hill (1.3 km), Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church (2.6 km), Limeworks at The Novers (3.1 km).

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