Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray

Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray

England
List entry 1007251
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray is a prehistoric or Romano-British earthwork situated in Cumberland. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of settlement or pastoral management sites of the Iron Age or Romano-British period. Its exact dating and function remain subject to archaeological interpretation, though such enclosures typically served defensive, administrative, or stock-management purposes during these periods. The site's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the landscape history of the region during the later pre-Roman and Roman occupation phases of northern Britain.

Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray?

Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray is a prehistoric or Romano-British earthwork situated in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007251.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray?

Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray 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 1007251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 1/4 mile (400m) S of Canonby Hall (8.4 km), Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (8.5 km), Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement (8.6 km).

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