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A bercaria is a medieval monastic sheep farm and enclosure used for the management and grazing of livestock under ecclesiastical ownership. The example located 550 metres north-east of Whittondean Farm in Northumberland represents the material remains of monastic agricultural economy in the medieval period. Such establishments were integral to the operations of monasteries and religious houses, which maintained extensive pastoral holdings across northern England. The site's physical character as an enclosed agricultural facility reflects the organised, systematic approach to animal husbandry that characterised medieval monastic land use.
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 →
A bercaria is a medieval monastic sheep farm and enclosure used for the management and grazing of livestock under ecclesiastical ownership. 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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