Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort, an 18th century folly and a World War II spigot mortar emplacement, on the summit of Haughmond Hill

Slight univallate hillfort, an 18th century folly and a World War II spigot mortar emplacement, on the summit of Haughmond Hill

England
List entry 1021282
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort is an Iron Age earthwork located on the summit of Haughmond Hill in Shropshire. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing the hilltop, characteristic of univallate hillfort construction during the Iron Age period. The site was later reused during subsequent periods, including the addition of an eighteenth-century folly structure and a Second World War spigot mortar emplacement, reflecting the strategic importance and visibility of this elevated position across different historical periods. The palimpsest of defensive and commemorative features demonstrates Haughmond Hill's continued significance from prehistory through the twentieth century.

Slight univallate hillfort, an 18th century folly and a World War II spigot mortar emplacement, on the summit of Haughmond Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021282. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort, an 18th century folly and a World War II spigot mortar emplacement, on the summit of Haughmond Hill?

Slight univallate hillfort is an Iron Age earthwork located on the summit of Haughmond Hill in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021282.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort, an 18th century folly and a World War II spigot mortar emplacement, on the summit of Haughmond Hill?

Slight univallate hillfort, an 18th century folly and a World War II spigot mortar emplacement, on the summit of Haughmond Hill 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 1021282.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort, an 18th century folly and a World War II spigot mortar emplacement, on the summit of Haughmond Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site discovered by aerial photography (2.7 km), Moated site and fishponds 150m north of Attingham Home Farm (3.6 km), Churchyard cross SW of St Giles Church (3.6 km).

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