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Hincaster Tunnel horse path is a scheduled ancient monument located in Westmorland, comprising a sunken lane that passes beneath a natural rock outcrop. The hollow way demonstrates the intensive use of routeways in the medieval period and later, when repeated passage by packhorses and carts carved the path deeply into the underlying geology. The tunnel section represents a practical solution to negotiating the local topography, with the overlying rock providing natural shelter for travellers and their animals. The site illustrates the historical importance of this route as a packhorse way connecting settlements and facilitating trade across the Lake District region.
Hincaster Tunnel horse path is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004594. View the official record →
Hincaster Tunnel horse path is a scheduled ancient monument located in Westmorland, comprising a sunken lane that passes beneath a natural rock outcrop. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004594.
Hincaster Tunnel horse path 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 1004594.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana (1.2 km), Packhorse bridge at the Post Office (1.5 km), Levens Bridge (1.5 km).
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