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RAF Spadeadam: Priorlancy Rigg, Engine Test Area is a twentieth-century military installation located in Cumberland, England. The site served as an experimental aero-engine testing facility for the Royal Air Force during the Cold War period, reflecting Britain's strategic investment in aircraft propulsion technology. The engine test area comprised structural remains and foundations associated with this specialised defence function. The monument represents an important element of post-war British aviation heritage and military infrastructure.
RAF Spadeadam: Priorlancy Rigg, Engine Test Area is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1413098. View the official record →
RAF Spadeadam: Priorlancy Rigg, Engine Test Area is a twentieth-century military installation located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1413098.
RAF Spadeadam: Priorlancy Rigg, Engine Test Area 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 1413098.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall (6.9 km), Roman signal station on Mains Rigg (6.9 km), Nether Denton Roman fort, associated vicus and length of Stanegate Roman road (7.4 km).
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