Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge

Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge

England
List entry 1021247
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a moated enclosure and a separate building platform located in Westmorland. The moated site represents a form of medieval settlement defence and status display common to the medieval period, with the associated platform suggesting domestic or agricultural activity contemporary with the moated enclosure. The monument's location in the Lake District region indicates settlement patterns in this upland area during the medieval period, when such defended or distinguished homesteads served both practical and social functions for their inhabitants.

Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge?

Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a moated enclosure and a separate building platform located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021247.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge?

Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge 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 1021247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site and associated building platform 620m and 700m south east of Bannisdale Low Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement below Lamb Pasture (2.1 km), Settlement on Dry How Pasture (3.6 km), Burneside Hall, pele tower and gatehouse (6 km).

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