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Wolsty North tower 13a, 500m south west of Wolsty Farm, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

England

List entry 1014806

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History & significance

Wolsty North Tower 13a is a Roman coastal tower forming part of the defensive system constructed along the Cumbrian coast during the later Roman period. Located approximately 500 metres south-west of Wolsty Farm in Cumberland, it represents one of several fortified positions built to protect the north-western frontier of Roman Britain. The tower dates to the third and fourth centuries AD, when enhanced coastal defences were established to counter maritime threats. The structure demonstrates the characteristic military engineering of the late Roman period, with its position within a chain of interconnected fortifications reflecting the strategic importance of maintaining security along this exposed stretch of coastline.

Wolsty North tower 13a, 500m south west of Wolsty Farm, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014806. View the official record →

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What is Wolsty North tower 13a, 500m south west of Wolsty Farm, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Wolsty North Tower 13a is a Roman coastal tower forming part of the defensive system constructed along the Cumbrian coast during the later Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014806.

Who is responsible for protecting Wolsty North tower 13a, 500m south west of Wolsty Farm, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Wolsty North tower 13a, 500m south west of Wolsty Farm, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast 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 1014806.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wolsty North tower 13a, 500m south west of Wolsty Farm, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fortlet 40m SSW of Castle Fields (2.4 km), Romano-British farmstead 250m ENE of Belmont House (2.9 km), Bank Mill tower 15a, 250m north west of Belmont House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (3 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Roman fortlet 40m SSW of Castle Fields

2.4 km

Romano-British farmstead 250m ENE of Belmont House

2.9 km

Bank Mill tower 15a, 250m north west of Belmont House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

3 km

Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray

4.3 km

Enclosure 130m SSE of Old Mawbray

4.9 km

Mawbray Sandpit tower 16b, 680m WSW of Hailforth, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

5 km

Enclosure 125m SE of Old Mawbray

5.3 km

Dubmill Point milefortlet 17, 560m WNW of Hill House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

5.4 km

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