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Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton is a prehistoric monument located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises an oval-shaped enclosure of earthwork construction, characteristic of Iron Age or possibly late Bronze Age settlement patterns in northern England. The precise dating and function of the enclosure remain subjects of archaeological study, though such monuments typically served defensive, ceremonial, or domestic purposes during their respective periods. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in the region.
Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007253. View the official record →
Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton is a prehistoric monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007253.
Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton 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 1007253.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rectangular enclosures 95yds (85m) N of Sceughmire (0.7 km), Bishop's Dyke (4.5 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton (4.8 km).
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