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Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems 600m SSW of Blacklyne House is a complex archaeological site in Cumberland comprising remains spanning from prehistoric through to early post-medieval periods. The site includes a prehistoric enclosure and associated cairnfield, evidencing Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation and land use, alongside later medieval and early post-medieval settlement evidence with accompanying field systems. These successive phases of settlement and agricultural exploitation demonstrate the long-term continuity of human activity and land management in this upland area. The cumulative archaeological record preserves evidence of changing patterns of habitation and farming practices across several millennia.
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 →
Prehistoric enclosure, field system and cairnfield, and medieval and early post-medieval settlements and field systems 600m SSW of Blacklyne House is a complex archaeological site in Cumberland comprising remains spanning from prehistoric through to early post-medieval periods. 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).
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