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Lacra Old Kirk is a medieval dispersed settlement with associated agricultural features located in Cumberland, England. The settlement comprises the remains of a small kirk or chapel alongside evidence of habitation scattered across the landscape, typical of medieval rural communities in the region. The site is distinguished by the presence of lynchets, ridge-and-furrow cultivation remains visible at 800m and 830m north-northeast of Bankfield House, which testify to the agricultural practices of the medieval occupants. The monument is believed to date from the medieval period, representing an important archaeological record of settlement patterns and land use in northern England before eventual abandonment.
Lacra Old Kirk medieval dispersed settlement and associated lynchets 800m and 830m NNE of Bankfield House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021188. View the official record →
Lacra Old Kirk is a medieval dispersed settlement with associated agricultural features located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021188.
Lacra Old Kirk medieval dispersed settlement and associated lynchets 800m and 830m NNE of Bankfield House 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 1021188.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle west of Great Knott, Lacra (0.2 km), Two stone circles, a stone avenue and a stone alignment at Great Knott, Lacra (0.4 km), Stone circle and funerary cairn 440m south west of Great Knott, Lacra (0.5 km).
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