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Tower Tye ringwork is a medieval earthwork monument located in Cumberland, England. It consists of a substantial circular or sub-circular defensive work defined by a bank and ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications constructed during the medieval period. The site represents a form of modest fortified residence or administrative centre typical of northern English frontier regions, where such works served landholders during periods of instability. The earthwork remains largely extant as an archaeological feature, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the English north.
Tower Tye ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013969. View the official record →
Tower Tye ringwork is a medieval earthwork monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013969.
Tower Tye ringwork 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 1013969.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon (3.2 km), Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure 770m ESE of Old Church (4.8 km), Foresthead lime kilns, quarry, associated buildings and part of the rail transportation system (5 km).
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