Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork 540m north of Lane Farm

Ringwork 540m north of Lane Farm

England
List entry 1019831
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork 540m north of Lane Farm is a fortified enclosure of medieval date located in Shropshire. The monument consists of a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications that were constructed in England during the 11th and 12th centuries. Such works typically served defensive or administrative functions for local lords and their communities during the Norman period. The site's earthwork remains survive as a testament to medieval territorial organisation and settlement patterns in the Shropshire landscape.

Ringwork 540m north of Lane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019831. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringwork 540m north of Lane Farm?

Ringwork 540m north of Lane Farm is a fortified enclosure of medieval date located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019831.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork 540m north of Lane Farm?

Ringwork 540m north of Lane 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 1019831.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork 540m north of Lane Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 290m north of Upper House Farm (5.5 km), Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield (6.7 km), Black Bank Camp (7.5 km).

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