Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite

Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite

England
List entry 1408240
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This ancient monument is a prehistoric cairnfield and Romano-British farmstead with associated field system located in Cumberland, approximately 1.24 kilometres east-south-east of Low Gillerthwaite. The site comprises stone cairns of prehistoric date alongside the remains of a Romano-British farm, demonstrating continuity of land use and settlement across multiple periods on this upland landscape. The field system associated with the Romano-British occupation reflects the organized agricultural exploitation of the area during the Roman period, with evidence of pastoral and arable farming practices. The monument represents an important record of how Romano-British communities adapted and utilized the Cumbrian landscape, while the prehistoric cairns indicate earlier ceremonial or burial practices on the same location.

Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1408240. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite?

This ancient monument is a prehistoric cairnfield and Romano-British farmstead with associated field system located in Cumberland, approximately 1.24 kilometres east-south-east of Low Gillerthwaite. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1408240.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite?

Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite 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 1408240.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield 1.0km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite (0.3 km), Gillerthwaite and Dodsgill Beck medieval settlements, associated field systems and cairnfields 790m ENE and 370m north-east of Low Gillerthwaite (0.6 km), Woundell Beck medieval settlement, associated field system and cairnfield 890m west of Low Gillerthwaite (1.9 km).

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