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Perry's Dam is a medieval dam located in Cumberland, England. The structure represents an example of medieval water management infrastructure, likely constructed to serve industrial or agricultural purposes typical of the period. The dam's precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though its construction reflects the engineering practices employed in northern England during the medieval period. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1015859.
Perry's Dam is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015859. View the official record →
Perry's Dam is a medieval dam located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015859.
Perry's Dam 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 1015859.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell, 800m north west of Flinty Quarry (1.6 km), Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead (2 km), Whitesike and Bentyfield lead mines and ore works (3.5 km).
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