Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse

Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse

England
List entry 1007177
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse is a prehistoric or early medieval linear earthwork located in Westmorland. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch alignment that traverses the landscape in this upland region. Such earthworks in the Westmorland area often relate to territorial boundaries, livestock management, or defensive works, though the precise chronology and function of this particular example require further investigation. The site remains of archaeological interest as evidence of past land use and settlement patterns in the Lake District uplands.

Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007177. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse?

Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse is a prehistoric or early medieval linear earthwork located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007177.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse?

Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse 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 1007177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork 600ft (180m) NW of Coupland Beck Farmhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Warcop Roman camp and length of Roman road, 285m south west of Moor House (3.9 km), Warcop Old Bridge (5.1 km), Romano-British farmstead and associated trackway 620m south west of Bell Nook (5.3 km).

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