Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle

Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle

England
List entry 1007203
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle is a prehistoric or Romano-British settlement whose exact chronology remains uncertain from available archaeological evidence. Located in Westmorland near the prominent medieval fortress of Brougham Castle, the site represents occupation of the fertile lands adjacent to the River Eamont during antiquity. The settlement's physical remains are no longer visible on the ground surface, and its original extent and character can only be determined through archaeological investigation and documentary records. The site's proximity to Brougham Castle and the river valley suggests strategic significance within the broader settlement pattern of the region during the pre-medieval period.

Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle?

Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle is a prehistoric or Romano-British settlement whose exact chronology remains uncertain from available archaeological evidence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007203.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle?

Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle 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 1007203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement at Cragside Wood (7.8 km), Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood (8.4 km), Ring cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop Stone (8.9 km).

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