Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site of Wolsty Castle

Moated site of Wolsty Castle

England
List entry 1013508
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site of Wolsty Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Cumberland, England. The site is defined by its substantial moat, which represents the primary surviving earthwork evidence of occupation during the medieval period. The moated enclosure indicates a manorial settlement of some status, typical of the defensive and domestic arrangements employed by minor nobility or gentry in northern England. The monument provides archaeological evidence for the settlement patterns and social organisation of medieval Cumberland.

Moated site of Wolsty Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013508. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site of Wolsty Castle?

Moated site of Wolsty Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013508.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site of Wolsty Castle?

Moated site of Wolsty Castle 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 1013508.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site of Wolsty Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fortlet 40m SSW of Castle Fields (2.7 km), Romano-British farmstead 250m ENE of Belmont House (3.1 km), Bank Mill tower 15a, 250m north west of Belmont House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (3.3 km).

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