Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBuck Park deerpound

Buck Park deerpound

England
List entry 1007592
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Buck Park deerpound is a medieval hunting enclosure situated in Westmorland, England. The monument comprises the remains of a substantial earthwork comprising banks and ditches that once formed a pound or trap designed for capturing deer, a practice integral to medieval manorial hunting rights and the management of deer parks. The structure dates to the medieval period, reflecting the importance of venison as a food source for the aristocracy and gentry. Such deerpounds represent significant archaeological evidence of medieval land use, hunting practices, and the exercise of feudal privileges over the landscape.

Buck Park deerpound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buck Park deerpound?

Buck Park deerpound is a medieval hunting enclosure situated in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007592.

Who is responsible for protecting Buck Park deerpound?

Buck Park deerpound 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 1007592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buck Park deerpound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on White Raise (2.9 km), Round cairn west of White Raise (2.9 km), Shap large regular stone circle (4.2 km).

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