Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale

Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale

England
List entry 1011354
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork consisting of a raised circular mound situated in the Westmorland landscape. The monument is characteristic of meeting places or assembly sites, though its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Located in Little Langdale in the Lake District region, the mound represents the type of territorial or administrative landmark that may have served communities across several centuries of northern English history. The site retains archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and social organisation in this upland area.

Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale?

Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale is a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork consisting of a raised circular mound situated in the Westmorland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011354.

Who is responsible for protecting Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale?

Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale 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 1011354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Seven Intakes medieval dispersed settlement 210m south west of Fell Foot (0.2 km), Long Intakes medieval dispersed settlement and associated kiln 370m south of Fell Foot (0.4 km), Greenburn copper mines and associated ore processing works (1.5 km).

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