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Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood is a medieval defensive settlement located in Westmorland, England. The monument comprises a substantial moat enclosing a residential platform, together with an associated annexe, representing a form of manorial or high-status domestic fortification characteristic of the medieval period. Such moated sites were prevalent in northern England during the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries, serving both defensive and status-affirming functions for minor gentry or substantial landholders. The earthwork remains survive as a significant testimony to medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the upland regions of northern England.
Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007406. View the official record →
Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood is a medieval defensive settlement located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007406.
Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood 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 1007406.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater (5.4 km), Settlement SW of Naddle Bridge (5.5 km), Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House (6.3 km).
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