Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBroomrigg P: shieling in Broomrigg Plantation, 775m south east of Street House

Broomrigg P: shieling in Broomrigg Plantation, 775m south east of Street House

England
List entry 1015278
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Broomrigg P is a shieling located within Broomrigg Plantation, approximately 775 metres south-east of Street House in Cumberland, England. The site represents a summer pastoral settlement of medieval or early modern date, typical of the upland grazing economy practised in the northern English Lake District and surrounding regions. Shielings of this type were temporary structures used by herders during the warmer months when livestock were moved to higher pastures, forming an integral part of transhumant pastoral systems. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1015278.

Broomrigg P: shieling in Broomrigg Plantation, 775m south east of Street House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015278. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomrigg P: shieling in Broomrigg Plantation, 775m south east of Street House?

Broomrigg P is a shieling located within Broomrigg Plantation, approximately 775 metres south-east of Street House in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015278.

Who is responsible for protecting Broomrigg P: shieling in Broomrigg Plantation, 775m south east of Street House?

Broomrigg P: shieling in Broomrigg Plantation, 775m south east of Street 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 1015278.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomrigg P: shieling in Broomrigg Plantation, 775m south east of Street House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkoswald Castle moated site (5.7 km), Medieval moated site W of St Oswald's Church (5.8 km), Eden Bridge (6.2 km).

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