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The bercaria situated 550 metres north-east of Whittondean Farm is a medieval monastic sheep enclosure in Northumberland. The site represents the pastoral infrastructure of monastic estates during the medieval period, when religious communities maintained extensive flocks to support their economic activities and wool production. The earthwork survives as a landscape feature testament to the agricultural organisation of monastic lands, demonstrating how religious houses managed livestock husbandry across their properties. Such installations were integral to the monastic economy, providing both sustenance and tradeable commodities that contributed to the wealth and self-sufficiency of the religious community.
Medieval monastic sheep farm (bercaria), 550m north-east of Whittondean Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011292. View the official record →
The bercaria situated 550 metres north-east of Whittondean Farm is a medieval monastic sheep enclosure in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011292.
Medieval monastic sheep farm (bercaria), 550m north-east of Whittondean Farm 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 1011292.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 320m WNW of Old Stell Crag (3.6 km), Simonside Cairn 670m west-north-west of Old Stell Crag (3.8 km), Bastle 150m south west of Morrelhirst (4.3 km).
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