Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWardhall Guards Medieval Settlement

Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement

England
List entry 1454454
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wardhall Guards is a medieval settlement located in Cumberland, England. The site represents a deserted or shrunken settlement of medieval origin, reflecting patterns of habitation and land use characteristic of the medieval period in northern England. Such settlements, often identified through earthwork remains or archaeological survey, provide evidence of the agricultural communities and settlement hierarchies that existed during the medieval era in the region.

Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1454454. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement?

Wardhall Guards is a medieval settlement located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1454454.

Who is responsible for protecting Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement?

Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement 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 1454454.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 450m east of Eweclose (1 km), Westnewton Castle (5.3 km), Birkby Colliery conical spoil tip 600m west of Rose Gill Mill (5.5 km).

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