Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill

Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill

England
List entry 1007081
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Settlement enclosures, 800 metres north west of Farhill, is a prehistoric monument located in Cumberland comprising a complex of earthwork enclosures associated with ancient settlement activity. The site consists of linear and curvilinear earthwork features that define enclosed spaces, typical of later prehistoric settlement patterns in northern England. Such enclosures commonly date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, representing the organisation of domestic and pastoral space within established communities. The earthworks survive as slight but discernible ground features that contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement distribution and land use in the upland regions of northwest England.

Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill?

Settlement enclosures, 800 metres north west of Farhill, is a prehistoric monument located in Cumberland comprising a complex of earthwork enclosures associated with ancient settlement activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007081.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill?

Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill 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 1007081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement enclosures, 800m north west of Farhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall Vallum between West End, Burgh by Sands and the eastern boundary of Dykesfield (1.9 km), Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73 (2.4 km), Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield (3 km).

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