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Haresceugh Fell medieval dispersed settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland in the north-west of England. The settlement comprises the remains of medieval agricultural occupation distributed across the fell landscape approximately one hundred metres south-west of Busk lime kiln. Such dispersed settlements, characteristic of medieval upland pastoral communities, represent small clusters of habitation and associated field systems adapted to moorland exploitation. The site contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the medieval period across the Lake District uplands.
Haresceugh Fell medieval dispersed settlement 100m south west of Busk lime kiln is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021185. View the official record →
Haresceugh Fell medieval dispersed settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland in the north-west of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021185.
Haresceugh Fell medieval dispersed settlement 100m south west of Busk lime kiln 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 1021185.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parkin's Stones round cairn on the summit of Benty Hill (3.7 km), Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn (5.5 km), Cross in St Michael's churchyard, Addingham (7.2 km).
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