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Allonby saltpan is a scheduled ancient monument located on the Solway Firth coast in Cumberland, England. The site comprises the remains of salt production facilities dating to the medieval and early modern periods, when coastal saltpans were worked extensively along the northern English coast to produce salt through evaporation of seawater. The archaeological features visible at Allonby include earthwork remains and structural traces associated with the industrial process of salt manufacture. These saltpans represent an important aspect of medieval economic activity and demonstrate the exploitation of coastal resources in pre-industrial England.
Allonby saltpan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007256. View the official record →
Allonby saltpan is a scheduled ancient monument located on the Solway Firth coast in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007256.
Allonby saltpan 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 1007256.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maryport (Alavna) Roman fort, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast, its associated vicus and a length of Roman road (3.8 km), Roman cremation cemetery, 380m south east of Maryport Roman fort (3.9 km), Netherhall (4.3 km).
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