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The medieval dyke system and shieling west of Shap Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument comprising pastoral and agricultural infrastructure associated with the Premonstratensian abbey's estate management in Westmorland. The dyke system represents field divisions and stock control measures typical of medieval monastic landholding, whilst the shieling structures served as seasonal shelters for shepherds managing transhumant flocks on the upland pastures surrounding the abbey. These features date from the medieval period, reflecting the economic organisation of Shap Abbey's extensive rural holdings. The survival of these earthworks provides material evidence for the integration of upland pastoral farming into the abbey's diversified economy.
Medieval dyke system and shieling west of Shap Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011638. View the official record →
The medieval dyke system and shieling west of Shap Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument comprising pastoral and agricultural infrastructure associated with the Premonstratensian abbey's estate management in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011638.
Medieval dyke system and shieling west of Shap Abbey 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 1011638.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on White Raise (1.9 km), Round cairn west of White Raise (1.9 km), Shap large regular stone circle (2.7 km).
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