Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee

Medieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee

England
List entry 1014927
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval shieling and enclosure 330 metres south west of Langlee is a pastoral settlement site dating to the medieval period located in Northumberland. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a shieling, a temporary or seasonal structure used for herding livestock, together with associated enclosure features that reflect the agricultural economy of the upland region during this era. Such sites are characteristic of the transhumance practices undertaken across northern England, whereby herds were moved to higher pastures during the summer months. The earthwork survivals at this location represent evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the Border landscape.

Medieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014927. View the official record →

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What is Medieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee?

Medieval shieling and enclosure 330 metres south west of Langlee is a pastoral settlement site dating to the medieval period located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014927.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee?

Medieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee 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 1014927.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval shieling and enclosure 330m south west of Langlee?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greaves Ash camp (6.6 km), Hunt Law round barrow and two round barrows 1000ft (300m) to N of it (6.9 km), Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe (7.1 km).

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