Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan

Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan

England
List entry 1016403
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland, England. The site represents a pastoral settlement from the medieval period, reflecting the upland agricultural practices of northern England where seasonal movement of livestock to high pasture grounds was a fundamental aspect of the farming economy. Shielings of this type typically comprised simple stone structures used by herders during summer months when cattle were moved to higher ground for grazing. The monument survives as earthwork remains on Greyfell Common, preserving evidence of the medieval economy and land use patterns in the Pennine uplands.

Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016403. View the official record →

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What is Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan?

Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016403.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan?

Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan 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 1016403.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval shieling on Greyfell Common 310m north west of Stantling Loan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of shielings, 100m north of Tinkler Crags (9.2 km), Maiden Way Roman road from B6318 to 450m SW of High House, Gillalees Beacon signal station and Beacon Pasture early post-medieval dispersed settlement (9.2 km), Shieling 150m south of Tinkler Crags (9.4 km).

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