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Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Cumberland. The monument comprises an oval or sub-rectangular ditched enclosure, the physical remains of which are visible as earthen banks and ditches forming the boundary of the enclosed area. Dating evidence and archaeological assessment place this monument within the prehistoric period, though the precise chronology requires specialist interpretation of the site's stratigraphic and artefactual record. Such enclosed sites in northern England frequently relate to settlement, ritual, or territorial functions during the Bronze Age or Iron Age, though specific dating for this individual site should be verified through the Historic England records associated with list entry 1007191.
Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007191. View the official record →
Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007191.
Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall 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 1007191.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brownrigg North tower 21b, 830m north west of Canonby Hall, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (7 km), Settlement 1/4 mile (400m) S of Canonby Hall (7.3 km), Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement (7.3 km).
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