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Moated site and annexe south of Gale Bay is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Westmorland. The monument comprises a moated enclosure with an associated annexe, representing a form of defensive or status-indicating settlement characteristic of the medieval period. Such moated sites were typically occupied during the 12th to 16th centuries and often served as the residences of minor gentry or substantial landholders. The earthworks survive as upstanding banks and ditches that define the perimeter of the former habitation complex, preserving evidence of medieval land use patterns in the Westmorland landscape.
Moated site and annexe south of Gale Bay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007405. View the official record →
Moated site and annexe south of Gale Bay is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007405.
Moated site and annexe south of Gale Bay 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 1007405.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck (6.4 km), High Street, Roman road (6.4 km), Round cairn north of Four Stones Hill (7.5 km).
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