Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill

Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill

England
List entry 1008391
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill is a prehistoric monument complex located on the highest point of Titterstone Clee in Shropshire. The hillfort consists of a single defensive bank with an associated ditch, which encloses the summit area, and dates to the Iron Age. Two ring cairns, circular stone mounds with central depressions, occupy the hilltop within or adjacent to the hillfort, likely representing Bronze Age funerary or ceremonial monuments predating the fortification. The site demonstrates the sustained importance of this elevated location across multiple prehistoric periods, with the Iron Age hillfort representing a later phase of settlement and defence on ground previously marked by earlier ritual activity.

Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008391. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill?

Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill is a prehistoric monument complex located on the highest point of Titterstone Clee in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008391.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill?

Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee 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 1008391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort and two ring cairns on the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm (1.2 km), Coal mining remains at Cornbrook on Clee Hill (2.2 km), Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church (2.6 km).

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