Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLevens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana

Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana

England
List entry 1007222
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Levens Park is a historic landscape in Westmorland, England, containing significant archaeological features spanning multiple periods. The park preserves round barrows of Bronze Age date, indicating use of the site during prehistory, alongside evidence of medieval settlement activity. The Temple of Diana, a classical garden structure within the park, represents later ornamental development rather than ancient origins, despite its evocative name. The combination of prehistoric burial monuments and medieval occupation patterns demonstrates the long history of human settlement and land use at Levens.

Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana?

Levens Park is a historic landscape in Westmorland, England, containing significant archaeological features spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007222.

Who is responsible for protecting Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana?

Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana 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 1007222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Basingill gunpowder works, 130m south of Force Bridge (0.7 km), Earthwork 700yds (640m) N of Levens Bridge (0.7 km), Hincaster Tunnel horse path (1.2 km).

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