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The Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems located 600 metres south-south-west of Blacklyne House in Cumberland is a complex archaeological monument encompassing multiple phases of land use and settlement spanning from prehistoric times through the early post-medieval period. The site comprises evidence of prehistoric activity including an enclosure and cairnfield alongside later medieval and early post-medieval settlement remains and associated field systems, demonstrating long-term occupation and agricultural exploitation of this upland location. The superimposition and adjacency of features from different periods provide significant evidence for understanding changing settlement patterns and land management practices across several millennia in this region of northern England.
Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems 600m SSW of Blacklyne House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016089. View the official record →
The Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems located 600 metres south-south-west of Blacklyne House in Cumberland is a complex archaeological monument encompassing multiple phases of land use and settlement spanning from prehistoric times through the early post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016089.
Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems 600m SSW of Blacklyne House 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 1016089.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hall Hills medieval dispersed settlement 370m WNW of St Cuthbert's Church (6.5 km), Bewcastle Roman fort, high cross shaft in St Cuthbert's churchyard, and Bew Castle medieval shell keep castle (6.7 km), Early post-medieval dispersed settlement on Mount Hulie (7.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems 600m SSW of Blacklyne House's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems 600m SSW of Blacklyne House stands on Inverclyde Group, bedrock that formed in the Osagean. The rock here is sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.