Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWaitby Castle enclosed Romano-British settlement and part of a medieval dyke

Waitby Castle enclosed Romano-British settlement and part of a medieval dyke

England
List entry 1018063
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Waitby Castle is a Romano-British enclosed settlement located in Westmorland, England. The site comprises defensive earthworks that date to the Romano-British period, featuring an enclosure formed by substantial banks and ditches. In the medieval period, the site was subsequently incorporated into a dyke system, demonstrating its continued strategic importance across different historical eras. The monument represents an example of a defended settlement from the Romano-British period, when such enclosed sites served administrative, defensive, or settlement functions in northern Britain.

Waitby Castle enclosed Romano-British settlement and part of a medieval dyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Waitby Castle enclosed Romano-British settlement and part of a medieval dyke?

Waitby Castle is a Romano-British enclosed settlement located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018063.

Who is responsible for protecting Waitby Castle enclosed Romano-British settlement and part of a medieval dyke?

Waitby Castle enclosed Romano-British settlement and part of a medieval dyke 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 1018063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Waitby Castle enclosed Romano-British settlement and part of a medieval dyke?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall (2.2 km), Lynchets WNW of Wharton Hall (2.3 km), Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen (2.5 km).

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