Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge

Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge

England
List entry 1021068
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge is a prehistoric or early historic defended settlement located in Shropshire. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by earthwork boundaries, typical of settlement patterns established during the Iron Age or Romano-British period in the Welsh Marches region. The precise dating and cultural attribution of the settlement remains uncertain without extensive archaeological investigation, though its morphology is consistent with small defended farmsteads known from this area during the later prehistoric and early historic periods. The site's location on elevated terrain reflects the strategic and defensive considerations of communities during periods of potential conflict or social stress in the borderland 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 →

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What is Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge?

Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge is a prehistoric or early historic defended settlement located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021068.

Who is responsible for protecting Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge?

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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