Scheduled Monuments›England›Wolsty South tower 13b, 200m WNW of New House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

Wolsty South tower 13b, 200m WNW of New House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

England

List entry 1014807

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England

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History & significance

Wolsty South tower 13b is a Roman coastal defence tower forming part of the frontier fortification system that protected the north-western frontier of Roman Britain during the later imperial period. Located approximately 200 metres west-north-west of New House in Cumberland, the tower represents one of a series of installations built along the Cumbrian coast to guard against maritime threats and maintain control of the coastal zone. The monument dates to the later Roman period and would have functioned as a watchtower or signalling station within the integrated network of coastal defences. Fragmentary remains survive at the site, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under list entry 1014807.

Wolsty South tower 13b, 200m WNW of New House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014807. View the official record →

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What is Wolsty South tower 13b, 200m WNW of New House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Wolsty South tower 13b is a Roman coastal defence tower forming part of the frontier fortification system that protected the north-western frontier of Roman Britain during the later imperial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014807.

Who is responsible for protecting Wolsty South tower 13b, 200m WNW of New House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Wolsty South tower 13b, 200m WNW of New House, 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 1014807.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wolsty South tower 13b, 200m WNW of New House, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 250m ENE of Belmont House (2.3 km), Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray (3.8 km), Enclosure 130m SSE of Old Mawbray (4.3 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Romano-British farmstead 250m ENE of Belmont House

2.3 km

Enclosure 105m SE of Old Mawbray

3.8 km

Enclosure 130m SSE of Old Mawbray

4.3 km

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

4.4 km

Enclosure 125m SE of Old Mawbray

4.8 km

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

4.9 km

Oval enclosure 120m N of Brownrigg Hall

5.2 km

Westnewton Castle

7.2 km

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