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Settlement W of Birkby is a prehistoric settlement site located in Cumberland, England. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents evidence of early human occupation and land use in the region. Like other comparable prehistoric settlements in northern England, it contributes to our understanding of settlement patterns and community organisation during its period of use. The precise dating and detailed archaeological character of the site are documented within the heritage record under its official designation.
Settlement W of Birkby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007069. View the official record →
Settlement W of Birkby is a prehistoric settlement site located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007069.
Settlement W of Birkby 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 1007069.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval site in Netherhall Park, left bank of River Ellen (1.7 km), Coke ovens at the southern end of Furnace Road (2.3 km), 18th century bottle works on Irish Street, 200m north of Mote Hill (2.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Settlement W of Birkby's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Settlement W of Birkby stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.