Scheduled MonumentsEnglandInfell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen

Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen

England
List entry 1007115
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Infell Wood medieval enclosure is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 550 metres north west of Scargreen in Cumberland, England. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork boundaries, characteristic of medieval land management and agricultural organisation in northern England. Dating to the medieval period, the enclosure represents a phase of settlement and field division that reflects the exploitation of marginal upland terrain during the Middle Ages. The site's preservation as an earthwork feature contributes to understanding medieval pastoral and agricultural practices in the Cumberland landscape.

Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen?

Infell Wood medieval enclosure is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 550 metres north west of Scargreen in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007115.

Who is responsible for protecting Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen?

Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen 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 1007115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Calder Abbey (0.9 km), High cross in St Mary's churchyard (2.8 km), Tongue How prehistoric stone hut circle settlements, field systems, funerary cairns, cemetery and cairnfield, Romano-British farmstead, shieling and lynchets (3.7 km).

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