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Maiden Castle near Brough is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a univallate hillfort of probable Iron Age date. The site comprises a single defensive bank with an external ditch, positioned to command the landscape of the upper Eden Valley in Westmorland. The earthwork demonstrates the characteristic defensive architecture of later prehistoric settlement hierarchy in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation and dating remains limited. The monument's strategic location reflects the importance of controlling communications and resources in the upland borderlands during the first millennium before the Common Era.
Maiden Castle near Brough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007183. View the official record →
Maiden Castle near Brough is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a univallate hillfort of probable Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007183.
Maiden Castle near Brough 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 1007183.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roper Castle Roman signal station, on the eastern flank of Moudy Mea, 700m south of Summit Reservoir (2.2 km), Rey Cross Roman temporary camp and signal station, and prehistoric stone circle (2.9 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, two round cairns, medieval transhumance settlement and two pillow mounds, 360m south east of Rey Cross Roman camp (3.2 km).
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