Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingwork and former field boundary banks 110m west of St Michael's Church

Ringwork and former field boundary banks 110m west of St Michael's Church

England
List entry 1020145
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A ringwork and former field boundary banks 110 metres west of St Michael's Church, Shropshire, is a medieval defensive earthwork comprising a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by substantial banks and ditches. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely representing a fortified residence or manorial stronghold typical of the 12th to 13th centuries. The associated field boundary banks indicate the integration of the ringwork within a managed agricultural landscape, reflecting the settlement pattern and land use of medieval Shropshire. The earthwork survives as a landscape feature of considerable archaeological significance, preserving evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation in the region.

Ringwork and former field boundary banks 110m west of St Michael's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020145. View the official record →

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What is Ringwork and former field boundary banks 110m west of St Michael's Church?

A ringwork and former field boundary banks 110 metres west of St Michael's Church, Shropshire, is a medieval defensive earthwork comprising a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by substantial banks and ditches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020145.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork and former field boundary banks 110m west of St Michael's Church?

Ringwork and former field boundary banks 110m west of St Michael's Church 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 1020145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork and former field boundary banks 110m west of St Michael's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Cleeton moat, a moat and fishponds 380m south east of Cleeton Court (5.5 km), Coal mining remains and brick works on Catherton Common (6.3 km), Round cairn on Titterstone Clee Hill, 440m north west of The Blue Stone Farm (6.3 km).

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