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Anglo-Saxon settlement, and probable prehistoric ring ditches, west of Pirton village

No. 1609 of 4,040 in the Chilterns, No. 185 for history. History, 28.3 km from Berkhamsted, just outside the Chilterns National Landscape.

A scheduled monument west of Pirton village, marking the site of an Anglo-Saxon settlement and probable prehistoric ring ditches.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

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Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-11-04
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