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Slight univallate hillfort is an ancient monument located on the summit of Haughmond Hill in Shropshire, England. The site comprises an Iron Age defensive earthwork consisting of a single defensive bank, which represents a modest fortified settlement characteristic of the period. During the eighteenth century, the hilltop was adapted for pleasure grounds when a folly was constructed, reflecting contemporary fashions for romanticising ancient remains. The summit was further modified during the Second World War when a spigot mortar emplacement was installed as part of Britain's anti-invasion defences, creating a palimpsest of military occupation spanning two millennia.
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 →
Slight univallate hillfort is an ancient monument located on the summit of Haughmond Hill in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021282.
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.
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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