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Perry's Dam is a medieval water management structure located in Cumberland, England. The dam represents medieval engineering practice related to mill operations or water control, typical of structures constructed to harness water power or regulate water flow for agricultural and industrial purposes during the medieval period. Its physical remains demonstrate the construction techniques employed in medieval hydraulic engineering, utilizing stone or earthwork construction methods appropriate to its function. The site's survival provides archaeological evidence of the importance of water management infrastructure to medieval rural economy and settlement patterns in the Cumberland region.
Perry's Dam is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015859. View the official record →
Perry's Dam is a medieval water management structure 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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