Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEastfield Sike medieval moated site, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary banks and ditches at Burtergill Wood and Kiln Hill

Eastfield Sike medieval moated site, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary banks and ditches at Burtergill Wood and Kiln Hill

England
List entry 1018598
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Eastfield Sike medieval moated site is a scheduled monument in Westmorland comprising a moated enclosure, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary features. The moated site itself dates to the medieval period and represents a form of settlement defence and status display characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. The complex includes earthwork remains of boundary banks and ditches within Burtergill Wood and extending to Kiln Hill, which demarcate medieval land divisions within the local landscape. These features together provide evidence of medieval settlement patterns, land management practices, and the agricultural economy of the region.

Eastfield Sike medieval moated site, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary banks and ditches at Burtergill Wood and Kiln Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018598. View the official record →

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What is Eastfield Sike medieval moated site, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary banks and ditches at Burtergill Wood and Kiln Hill?

Eastfield Sike medieval moated site is a scheduled monument in Westmorland comprising a moated enclosure, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018598.

Who is responsible for protecting Eastfield Sike medieval moated site, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary banks and ditches at Burtergill Wood and Kiln Hill?

Eastfield Sike medieval moated site, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary banks and ditches at Burtergill Wood and Kiln Hill 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 1018598.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eastfield Sike medieval moated site, associated fishpond, and medieval woodland boundary banks and ditches at Burtergill Wood and Kiln Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hartley Castle and associated earthworks (8.3 km), Croglam Castle defended Iron Age settlement (8.7 km), Smardale railway viaduct (8.7 km).

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