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Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge is a prehistoric or early medieval enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure situated on elevated terrain, characteristic of defensive or communal settlements from the Iron Age or early medieval period. The precise dating and function of the settlement remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though its prominent hilltop location suggests strategic importance or territorial significance during its period of use. The monument is scheduled as a protected archaeological site and represents an important example of early settlement patterns in the Shropshire landscape.
Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021068. View the official record →
Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge is a prehistoric or early medieval enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021068.
Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge 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 1021068.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue (5.3 km), Offa's Dyke: section 890m north west and 320m west of Little Selley (5.6 km), Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound (5.7 km).
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