Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArea of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row

Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row

England
List entry 1007075
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

This area is a scheduled ancient monument in Carlisle, Cumberland, encompassing the core of the Roman and medieval town. The site preserves archaeological deposits and structural remains spanning from the Roman period, when Carlisle functioned as the fort and settlement of Luguvalium on Hadrian's Wall frontier, through the medieval development of the town as an important regional centre. Within the boundaries defined by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row lies evidence of continuous urban occupation, including Roman fortifications, roads and domestic structures alongside medieval building lines and ecclesiastical establishments. The monument's significance lies in its potential to yield further archaeological evidence concerning the Roman garrison, the transition to Anglo-Saxon settlement, and the growth of medieval Carlisle as a strategic and commercial hub.

Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007075. View the official record →

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What is Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row?

This area is a scheduled ancient monument in Carlisle, Cumberland, encompassing the core of the Roman and medieval town. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007075.

Who is responsible for protecting Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row?

Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row 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 1007075.

What other scheduled monuments are near Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carlisle Cathedral precinct (0.1 km), Carlisle Castle; medieval tower keep castle, two lengths of city wall, a 16th century battery, and part of an earlier Roman fort known as Luguvalium (0.3 km), City wall, NE side (0.3 km).

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