Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoveries Hill Camp slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of The Roveries

Roveries Hill Camp slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of The Roveries

England
List entry 1011023
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roveries Hill Camp is a slight univallate hillfort located approximately 400 metres north-east of The Roveries in Shropshire. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular hilltop position, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in the Welsh Marches region. The earthworks remain visible as low relief features in the landscape, though their subtle character reflects considerable degradation since their original construction. The site represents the category of smaller, territorially significant hillforts that characterised later prehistoric settlement and land control in this area of central England.

Roveries Hill Camp slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of The Roveries is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011023. View the official record →

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What is Roveries Hill Camp slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of The Roveries?

Roveries Hill Camp is a slight univallate hillfort located approximately 400 metres north-east of The Roveries in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011023.

Who is responsible for protecting Roveries Hill Camp slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of The Roveries?

Roveries Hill Camp slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of The Roveries 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 1011023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roveries Hill Camp slight univallate hillfort 400m north east of The Roveries?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace (3.5 km), Motte castle at Colebatch, 100m north of Lagden (5.4 km), Billings Ring large univallate hillfort (6.4 km).

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