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The Loan medieval bastle and post-medieval cottage is a fortified farmstead located in Cumberland, England, consisting of structural remains dating from the medieval period with later post-medieval modifications and additions. A bastle was a defensible dwelling characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, designed to provide protection for inhabitants and livestock during periods of cross-border raiding. The Loan exemplifies this building type with its characteristic robust construction intended to withstand attack. The site reflects the long occupation and adaptation of the structure across successive periods, representing both the medieval security concerns of the borderlands and the evolution of vernacular architecture as settlement patterns and threats changed over time.
The Loan medieval bastle and post-medieval cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016085. View the official record →
The Loan medieval bastle and post-medieval cottage is a fortified farmstead located in Cumberland, England, consisting of structural remains dating from the medieval period with later post-medieval modifications and additions. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016085.
The Loan medieval bastle and post-medieval cottage 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 1016085.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle 740m east of Woodhead (5.1 km), Medieval dispersed settlement 210m WNW of Lukes Cottage (5.3 km), Medieval shieling on Espy Bank 35m south of Esby Well (5.6 km).
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