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Prehistoric cultivation terraces immediately south east of Nook is a series of agricultural earthworks located in Cumberland, England. The terraces date to the prehistoric period and represent evidence of early farming practices in the region, with their construction reflecting the adaptation of agricultural communities to the local topography. The features survive as linear banks and scarps cut into the hillside, creating level cultivation platforms typical of prehistoric field systems. Such terraces demonstrate the substantial investment in land management by prehistoric communities and provide archaeological insight into settlement patterns and subsistence strategies during the pre-Roman period in northern England.
Prehistoric cultivation terraces immediately south east of Nook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015765. View the official record →
Prehistoric cultivation terraces immediately south east of Nook is a series of agricultural earthworks located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015765.
Prehistoric cultivation terraces immediately south east of Nook 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 1015765.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hall Hills medieval dispersed settlement 370m WNW of St Cuthbert's Church (5.2 km), Bewcastle Roman fort, high cross shaft in St Cuthbert's churchyard, and Bew Castle medieval shell keep castle (5.6 km), Braes Pele medieval tower and shielings 350m east of Borderrigg (5.9 km).
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