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Kershopehead medieval shieling is a seasonal pastoral settlement located in the upland landscape of Cumberland, approximately 610 metres north-east of Kershopehead. The site represents the physical remains of a medieval shieling, a type of temporary or semi-permanent dwelling used by shepherds and herders during the grazing season in the uplands of northern England and Scotland. The monument survives as earthwork evidence of the structure and associated pastoral activities that characterised upland land use in the medieval period. Such shielings are an important archaeological record of medieval transhumance practices and the seasonal exploitation of marginal grazing lands in the border regions of England and Scotland.
Kershopehead medieval shieling 610m north east of Kershopehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015736. View the official record →
Kershopehead medieval shieling is a seasonal pastoral settlement located in the upland landscape of Cumberland, approximately 610 metres north-east of Kershopehead. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015736.
Kershopehead medieval shieling 610m north east of Kershopehead 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 1015736.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval shieling on south bank of White Lyne 410m WSW of confluence with Little Hare Grain (6.6 km), Shiel Knowe round cairn (7.1 km), Lynestead medieval pele tower, early post-medieval farmstead and an associated corn drying kiln (8.2 km).
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