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
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure 1/4 mile north of Hill Farm is a prehistoric earthwork located in Cumberland, England. The monument comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of settlement or defensive structures from the Iron Age or earlier prehistoric periods. Such enclosures served various functions including stock management, habitation, or ritual purposes, though the specific use of this particular site remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. The earthwork survives as a landscape feature demonstrating patterns of prehistoric land use and territorial organization 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 earthwork 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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