Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield

Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield

England
List entry 1021277
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield is an Iron Age enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. The monument comprises a small defensive or domestic enclosure typical of the later prehistoric period, with an associated hollow way indicating established routes of movement and communication within the landscape. The hollow way represents wear created through repeated use over an extended period, suggesting sustained interaction between this settlement and surrounding contemporary communities. The site provides evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the West Midlands region during the later first millennium BC.

Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021277. View the official record →

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What is Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield?

Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield is an Iron Age enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021277.

Who is responsible for protecting Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield?

Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield 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 1021277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small enclosed Iron Age settlement and a length of an adjacent hollow way, 350m north west of Beechfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds 250m south west of Middleton Farm (7 km), Mitchell's Fold stone circle, standing stone and cairn 280m south west of Mitchell's Fold (7.4 km), Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm (8.1 km).

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