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Hincaster Tunnel horse path is a holloway of medieval or post-medieval date located in Westmorland. The sunken lane represents a significant historical routeway, with the characteristic deeply incised profile resulting from centuries of repeated use by pedestrians, pack animals and wheeled traffic. The tunnel-like appearance, from which it derives its name, was created by the wearing away of the underlying bedrock and accumulated soil buildup of the surrounding banks. Such holloways form an important part of the archaeological landscape of upland England, preserving evidence of historic communication networks and patterns of settlement and land use.
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 holloway of medieval or post-medieval date located in Westmorland. 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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