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Throstle Brow prehistoric enclosure is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland, England, comprising an oval or sub-circular earthwork of Iron Age date. The monument consists of a bank and ditch defence system characteristic of the later prehistoric period, positioned to exploit the natural topography of its location. The enclosure represents a significant example of settlement fortification from the Iron Age in the North West of England, a period marked by the establishment of defended farmsteads and territorial markers across the region. Such monuments provide evidence of social organisation, land use patterns, and defensive practices during the Iron Age, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement hierarchies and community structures in northern Britain.
Throstle Brow prehistoric enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007867. View the official record →
Throstle Brow prehistoric enclosure is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland, England, comprising an oval or sub-circular earthwork of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007867.
Throstle Brow prehistoric enclosure 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 1007867.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road and enclosures SE of Frenchfield (8.7 km), Settlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham Castle (8.7 km), Roman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of Brovacum (8.7 km).
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