Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall

Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall

England
List entry 1007191
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall is a prehistoric earthwork located in Cumberland, England. The monument comprises an oval-shaped defensive or domestic enclosure, evidenced by surviving banks and ditches that define its perimeter. The site is provisionally dated to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though the precise chronology remains dependent on archaeological investigation. Such oval enclosures are characteristic of settlement patterns in northern Britain during the later prehistoric and Roman periods, suggesting the site may represent a homestead or small community focus.

Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall?

Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall is a prehistoric earthwork located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007191.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall?

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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