Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church

Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church

England
List entry 1021069
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church, is a prehistoric or Romano-British enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. The monument comprises an area of approximately 0.4 hectares defined by a single bank and ditch forming an irregular enclosure, situated on sloping ground near the parish of Fron. The settlement likely dates to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. The earthwork represents a small-scale agricultural or domestic settlement typical of rural settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches during the late prehistoric and Roman periods.

Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021069. View the official record →

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What is Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church?

Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church, is a prehistoric or Romano-British enclosed settlement located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021069.

Who is responsible for protecting Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church?

Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church 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 1021069.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp on Llanfair Hill (4.8 km), Offa's Dyke: section 890m north west and 320m west of Little Selley (5.6 km), Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue (5.8 km).

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