Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood

England
List entry 1021363
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure that represents a characteristic form of settlement organization from the Iron Age period. The physical remains consist of a modest defensive or boundary bank, indicative of small-scale communal settlement in the pre-Roman Iron Age. Such enclosed settlements are significant for understanding patterns of land use, social organization, and settlement hierarchy in prehistoric Shropshire.

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood?

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021363.

Who is responsible for protecting Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood?

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood 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 1021363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clun Castle: a motte and bailey castle and formal garden earthworks (6.2 km), Offa's Dyke: section 400m south west of Springhill Farm (6.6 km), Radnor Wood Camp (6.7 km).

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