Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm

Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm

England
List entry 1021146
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement in Westmorland, Cumbria. The site preserves ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and structural features characteristic of a rural medieval community, indicating occupation and agricultural exploitation during the medieval period. The earthworks survive as an archaeological record of settlement organisation and land use in the Lake District region during the Middle Ages, representing the physical legacy of a now-dispersed or relocated settlement. The monument's preservation as an upstanding earthwork makes it of significance for understanding the medieval landscape and settlement patterns of Westmorland.

Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021146. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm?

Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement in Westmorland, Cumbria. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021146.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm?

Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm 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 1021146.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of Helsington medieval village immediately west of Briggs House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Sedgwick gunpowder works, 580m north of Gate House (2 km), Basingill gunpowder works, 130m south of Force Bridge (3 km), Sedgwick aqueduct (3 km).

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