Stiperstones Hills Archaeological Survey

The Stiperstones hills form part of the upland area of south Shropshire. The area comprises rough moorland and areas of unimproved pasture surrounding ridge-top peaks of frost-shattered tors of distinctive white quartzite sandstone.

In 2003 English Heritage and English Nature agreed to fund an archaeological survey of The Stiperstones hills by the Archaeology Service, Shropshire County Council. The principal aim of the survey was to map and assess the archaeological remains on the hills. The survey consisted of desk-based research and a field survey using Global Positioning System (GPS) survey equipment, and was carried out between October 2003 and March 2004. The survey recorded over 1500 archaeological features dating from the early Bronze Age through to the post-medieval period.

Select the link on this page to visit the Routes to Roots website to find out more about the Stiperstones Hills Archaeological Survey.