Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church

Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1021071
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Shropshire. The monument is characterised by multiple ramparts and ditches, features typical of Iron Age hillforts in the West Midlands region. Such multivallate structures suggest repeated phases of construction or refurbishment, indicating sustained occupation and investment in defensive capability during the later prehistoric period. The site's strategic position reflects the importance of hillforts as territorial centres and places of refuge during the Iron Age, when such fortified settlements played a crucial role in regional settlement hierarchies.

Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church?

Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021071.

Who is responsible for protecting Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church?

Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary'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 1021071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Ditches: an enclosed settlement on Bedstone Hill (7.7 km), Jay Lane Roman fort (8.7 km), Roman station of Bravinium (9.4 km).

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