Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWorkington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house

Workington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house

England
List entry 1020458
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Workington Hall is a tower house and later medieval fortified residence located in Workington, Cumberland. The structure dates principally to the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, representing a significant example of northern English medieval domestic fortification. The tower house form reflects the defensive requirements and social status of its medieval occupants during a period when substantial private fortifications were constructed by established gentry families in the northern shires. The hall underwent modifications and extensions during the later medieval period, demonstrating the evolving architectural and defensive needs of its residents across successive generations.

Workington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020458. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Workington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house?

Workington Hall is a tower house and later medieval fortified residence located in Workington, Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020458.

Who is responsible for protecting Workington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house?

Workington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house 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 1020458.

What other scheduled monuments are near Workington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burrow Walls Roman fort (1.4 km), Jane Pit, a 19th century coal mine adjacent to the Sports Ground, Mossbay (1.6 km), Defended enclosure at Salterbeck (3.1 km).

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