Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood

England
List entry 1021363
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood is a prehistoric monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises an enclosed settlement of Iron Age date, characteristic of the defended or nucleated communities that emerged during the later prehistoric period in the West Midlands region. The settlement is defined by earthwork remains including ditches and banks that delineate the enclosed area, preserving evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns from the Iron Age period. Such enclosed settlements represent an important phase in the development of organised settlement hierarchy and land use practices in the British Iron Age, though the specific details of occupation intensity and duration at this particular site remain subjects for further archaeological investigation.

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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What is Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood?

Small enclosed settlement in Knuck Wood is a prehistoric monument located in Shropshire, England. 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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