Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall

England
List entry 1013505
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall is a Bronze Age or Iron Age earthwork monument located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises an enclosed area accompanied by a trackway, both of which represent settlement or land use patterns characteristic of later prehistoric Britain. The earthwork survives as an upstanding or partially upstanding feature, preserving evidence of ancient land boundaries and pastoral or agricultural management practices. The monument's designation reflects its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric territorial organisation and settlement infrastructure in the northwest of England.

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013505. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall?

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall is a Bronze Age or Iron Age earthwork monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013505.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall?

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall 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 1013505.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fortlet 40m SSW of Castle Fields (2.9 km), Romano-British farmstead 250m ENE of Belmont House (3.3 km), Bank Mill tower 15a, 250m north west of Belmont House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (3.5 km).

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