Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBewley Castle, Crackenthorpe

Bewley Castle, Crackenthorpe

England
List entry 1007146
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bewley Castle is a medieval fortified structure located at Crackenthorpe in Westmorland. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents the type of defensive architecture characteristic of the English North during the medieval era. As a fortified site, it reflects the strategic importance of the region and the necessity for defensive structures during this period. The castle forms part of the significant archaeological and architectural heritage of the Westmorland landscape.

Bewley Castle, Crackenthorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007146. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bewley Castle, Crackenthorpe?

Bewley Castle is a medieval fortified structure located at Crackenthorpe in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007146.

Who is responsible for protecting Bewley Castle, Crackenthorpe?

Bewley Castle, Crackenthorpe 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 1007146.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bewley Castle, Crackenthorpe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill (9.4 km), Hollin Stump round cairn (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts (9.5 km).

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