Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm

The Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm

England
List entry 1019827
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Ring is an animal pound located approximately 100 metres west of Nills Farm in Shropshire. The monument consists of a circular or near-circular enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of pounds constructed to contain livestock. Such structures were commonly built during the medieval period and remained in use into the post-medieval era as essential components of agricultural management and manorial administration. The Ring represents a surviving example of this functional rural monument type, preserving evidence of historical pastoral practices in the English countryside.

The Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019827. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm?

The Ring is an animal pound located approximately 100 metres west of Nills Farm in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019827.

Who is responsible for protecting The Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm?

The Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm 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 1019827.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Ring, an animal pound 100m west of Nills Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m north-west of Wildmoor Pool. (8.7 km), Bowl barrow, 540m east of Wildmoor Pool. (9 km), Bowl barrow and section of boundary bank on Duckley Nap, 500m east of Wildmoor Pool. (9.1 km).

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