Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings

England
List entry 1007597
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork remains of medieval agricultural and hunting landscape features in Westmorland. The site consists of a linear dyke that formed part of the boundary of a medieval deer park, together with two shielings, which were seasonal pastoral shelters used during transhumance practices. Dating to the medieval period, these remains demonstrate the integration of formal hunting reserves with upland pastoral farming systems characteristic of northern English estates. The monument survives as earthwork features and represents an important record of medieval land management and settlement patterns on the higher ground of the English Lake District region.

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007597. View the official record →

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What is Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings?

The Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork remains of medieval agricultural and hunting landscape features in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007597.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings?

Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings 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 1007597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (1.3 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (1.5 km), Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (2 km).

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