Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure 1/4 mile (400m) N of Hill Farm

Enclosure 1/4 mile (400m) N of Hill Farm

England
List entry 1007205
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure 1/4 mile north of Hill Farm is a prehistoric or Romano-British field monument located in Cumberland, England. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by earthworks, representative of the land management practices employed during the Iron Age or Romano-British period. Such enclosures typically served agricultural, pastoral, or defensive purposes, reflecting the settlement patterns and economic organisation of their era. The monument's exact dating and functional interpretation remain subjects of archaeological study, though its survival as an earthwork makes it an important record of ancient land use in the region.

Enclosure 1/4 mile (400m) N of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007205. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure 1/4 mile (400m) N of Hill Farm?

Enclosure 1/4 mile north of Hill Farm is a prehistoric or Romano-British field monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007205.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure 1/4 mile (400m) N of Hill Farm?

Enclosure 1/4 mile (400m) N of Hill Farm 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 1007205.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure 1/4 mile (400m) N of Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman cremation cemetery, 380m south east of Maryport Roman fort (3.9 km), Netherhall (4.1 km), Medieval site in Netherhall Park, left bank of River Ellen (4.3 km).

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