Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm

Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm

England
List entry 1008384
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Shropshire. The site comprises a round cairn, a substantial earthwork boundary consisting of a wall and associated ditch, indicating organised land division and ritual or defensive land use during the Bronze Age period. The cairn itself represents a funerary or ceremonial monument typical of Bronze Age burial practice in the Midlands region. The boundary earthworks suggest contemporary or later use of the site as part of a structured landscape management system, demonstrating the significance of this location across the Bronze Age occupation of the area.

Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008384. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm?

Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008384.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm?

Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone 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 1008384.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn and ancient boundary wall and ditch 450m WNW of The Blue Stone Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm (1.8 km), Coal mining remains at Cornbrook on Clee Hill (2 km), Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church (3.8 km).

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