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Earthwork at Crawley Tower

England
List entry 1006599
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork at Crawley Tower is a scheduled ancient monument situated in Northumberland. The site comprises earthwork remains associated with Crawley Tower, a structure with historical roots in the medieval period and later occupation. The earthwork elements represent substantial ground features that have survived to the present day, though the precise chronology and functional purpose of the various components require archaeological assessment. The monument reflects the long history of settlement and fortification in this region of northern England.

Earthwork at Crawley Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006599. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork at Crawley Tower?

Earthwork at Crawley Tower is a scheduled ancient monument situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006599.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork at Crawley Tower?

Earthwork at Crawley Tower 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 1006599.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork at Crawley Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn, 260m SSW of Macartney's Cave (7.5 km), Group of round cairns, 40m east of Hob's Nick (7.5 km), Medieval boundary stone, 220m SSE of Callaly Crag (7.5 km).

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