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Lynestead medieval pele tower is a fortified defensive structure located in Cumberland, England, dating to the medieval period when such towers were constructed throughout the North of England as protection against raids and incursions. The site comprises the pele tower itself alongside an early post-medieval farmstead, reflecting the evolution of settlement and domestic use in the region from medieval fortification to early modern agricultural occupation. Associated with the farmstead is a corn drying kiln, a structure indicative of the agricultural economy and processing activities that characterised rural communities in this area. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage designation, recognising its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval defensive architecture and the development of rural settlement patterns in Cumberland.
Lynestead medieval pele tower, early post-medieval farmstead and an associated corn drying kiln is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016086. View the official record →
Lynestead medieval pele tower is a fortified defensive structure located in Cumberland, England, dating to the medieval period when such towers were constructed throughout the North of England as protection against raids and incursions. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016086.
Lynestead medieval pele tower, early post-medieval farmstead and an associated corn drying kiln 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 1016086.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval dispersed settlement 210m WNW of Lukes Cottage (5.5 km), Medieval shieling 800m east of Woodhead (5.8 km), Stone hut circle and round cairn 800m east of Woodhead (5.8 km).
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Lynestead medieval pele tower, early post-medieval farmstead and an associated corn drying kiln stands on Inverclyde Group, bedrock that formed in the Osagean. The rock here is sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.