Sowerby, M. (2006). Archaeological Excavation on Land at Warcop Tower, Warcop, Cumbria. North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1024657. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Excavation on Land at Warcop Tower, Warcop, Cumbria
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Abstract:		 The village of Warcop in Cumbria is typical of a medieval, nucleated settlement. Settlements of this type have been tentatively dated as belonging to the early post-Conquest period, and are a particular feature from the 12th century onwards. There are references to a 'Hall or Manor House' at Warcop from the early 17th century, however the first documented evidence for Warcop Tower is in 1635. The archaeological evidence for the medieval period was characterised by a possible shallow ditch, which ran parallel to the large rectangular earthwork platform, and which is thought to be of possible medieval origin. The ditch appeared to have been severely truncated by later post medieval activities, namely the construction of a farm building directly onto the earthwork, which made it difficult to locate with absolute certainty. The fills of the ditch, however produced a small group of medieval and later medieval pottery, thereby being broadly commensurate with the origins of the medieval hall or tower, as well as helping to provide a greater understanding of medieval ceramic traditions in the north-west. Two pits also yielded medieval pottery. The post medieval phase at the site was represented by 18th to 20th century features, the foundation of a large farm building, a stone lined field drain and a small pit, which appear to pertain to agricultural activities.
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Author:		 Martin Sowerby
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Publisher:		 North Pennines Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2006
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Site: Warcop Tower
Parish: WARCOP
District: Eden
County: Cumbria
Country: England
Location - Auto Detected: Warcop Tower
Location - Auto Detected: Cumbria
Location - Auto Detected: Warcop Tower Warcop Cumbria
Location - Auto Detected: Warcop
Grid Reference: 374559, 515171 (Easting, Northing)
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MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) PELE TOWER (Monument Type England)
18th To 20th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
Early Postconquest (Auto Detected Temporal)
Early 17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
1635 (Auto Detected Temporal)
12th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
Post Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal)
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OASIS Id: northpen3-24159
OBIB: CP/385/06
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Note:		 A4 full colour, laser printed report, 27 pages, bound front and back with clear plastic.
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Created Date:		 28 Nov 2016