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Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton is a pastoral settlement structure located in Northumberland, England. The site represents evidence of transhumant pastoral practice, a seasonal movement of livestock and herders characteristic of medieval upland farming economies in northern England. Shielings of this type typically date from the medieval period and comprise simple stone structures or enclosures used as temporary bases during summer grazing seasons. The monument's location in the upland terrain of Northumberland reflects the integration of marginal pastoral land into the agricultural strategies of medieval rural communities in the Anglo-Scottish border region.
Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018350. View the official record →
Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton is a pastoral settlement structure located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018350.
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.
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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