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Moated site and annexe south of Gale Bay is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Westmorland. The monument comprises a moat and associated annexe, representing the earthwork remains of a fortified residential or administrative site typical of the medieval period. Such moated enclosures served both defensive and status-defining functions for landholding families during the medieval era. The site's physical remains and location within the Lake District landscape contribute to understanding settlement patterns and land use in this northern English region during the Middle Ages.
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 defensive enclosure 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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