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Polygonal prehistoric enclosure and associated field system at Petterilbank Cottages is a Bronze Age or Iron Age monument located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises an irregular polygonal enclosure with attached field divisions, representing evidence of prehistoric agricultural organisation and settlement practice in the north of England. The enclosure's non-rectangular plan is characteristic of later prehistoric field systems in upland and marginal regions, where topography and land management practices shaped the layout of enclosed spaces. The associated field boundaries demonstrate the relationship between domestic settlement and contemporary land use, providing material evidence for understanding prehistoric land division and territorial organisation in the region.
Polygonal prehistoric enclosure and associated field system at Petterilbank Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007872. View the official record →
Polygonal prehistoric enclosure and associated field system at Petterilbank Cottages is a Bronze Age or Iron Age monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007872.
Polygonal prehistoric enclosure and associated field system at Petterilbank Cottages 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 1007872.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Petteril Green Romano-British farmstead, associated field system and two trackways (1.1 km), Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm (3.9 km), Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge (4.4 km).
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