Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens

Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens

England
List entry 1007196
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens is a Bronze Age or Iron Age upland settlement located in Westmorland. The site comprises the remains of circular or sub-circular hut platforms enclosed within a surrounding boundary, representing a form of domestic and pastoral settlement typical of the later prehistoric period in northern England's upland regions. Such enclosed settlements with associated hut circles indicate communal occupation and reflect the organization of small agricultural communities during these periods. The monument survives as earthwork remains and provides evidence of settlement patterns and land use in the Pennine uplands during antiquity.

Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007196. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens?

Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens is a Bronze Age or Iron Age upland settlement located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007196.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens?

Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens 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 1007196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sculptured cross near Shamrock Wood, Whelprigg (2.9 km), Stone circle 200yds (180m) SE of Langthwaite Gill Plantation (4.1 km), Cockpit Hill, medieval motte castle (5.3 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Enclosed settlement and hut circles, 250m NNE of Borwens