Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton

Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton

England
List entry 1018350
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1018350
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.01 hectares
Grid reference
NU 00372 23100
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton is a seasonal pastoral settlement located in Northumberland. The site consists of the remains of stone structures characteristic of upland shieling settlements, which served as temporary dwellings for shepherds and herders during summer grazing months in the medieval period. Shielings of this type represent an important aspect of medieval land use in northern England, demonstrating the systematic exploitation of upland pastures through transhumance practices. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the list entry 1018350, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding medieval pastoral economies and settlement patterns in Northumberland.

Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018350. View the official record →

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What is Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton?

Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton is a seasonal pastoral settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018350.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton?

Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton 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 1018350.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill (7.5 km), Ingram Farm: prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, agricultural and funerary remains (7.7 km), Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe (8.2 km).

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Battlefields
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Roman Britain
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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton

Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Silurian To Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Devonian. The rock here is mafic lava and mafic tuff.