Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar.

Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar.

England
List entry 1007332
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. The site consists of two circular stone cairns positioned adjacent to one another on elevated ground, a configuration that suggests contemporary or near-contemporary construction and use. Ring cairns of this type typically functioned as burial or ceremonial monuments, with the circular form created by an outer ring of stones often surrounding a central deposit. The exact dating and original dimensions of the cairns remain subject to archaeological interpretation, though their presence on Synald's Knoll indicates prehistoric ritual activity in this part of the Welsh Marches landscape.

Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar.?

Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007332.

Who is responsible for protecting Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar.?

Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar. 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 1007332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Iron Age farmstead 700m west of Horderley Farm (3.4 km), Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill (3.6 km), Billings Ring large univallate hillfort (4 km).

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