Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House

Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House

England
List entry 1011024
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Shropshire. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of univallate hillfort design, suggesting construction during the Iron Age when such fortifications served settlements across the British landscape. The earthwork's slight condition indicates significant erosion or degradation of its original defensive features over the intervening centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site remains of archaeological interest for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the West Midlands region.

Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011024. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House?

Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011024.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House?

Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House 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 1011024.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle at Colebatch, 100m north of Lagden (5.6 km), Billings Ring large univallate hillfort (6.7 km), Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood (7.6 km).

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