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This ancient monument complex north of Crosbythwaite in Cumberland comprises multiple settlement phases spanning from prehistoric to medieval periods. The site includes a prehistoric hut circle settlement with associated cairnfield, indicating Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation and land use. Three medieval settlements with their associated field systems represent later phases of settlement and agricultural exploitation of the landscape. Two shielings, temporary structures used for pastoral summer grazing, are also present at the site, reflecting the continued pastoral economy of the upland areas in the medieval and post-medieval period. Together these features demonstrate long-term human exploitation and habitation of this Cumberland landscape across more than two millennia.
Prehistoric hut circle settlement and cairnfield, three medieval settlements and associated field systems, and two shielings north of Crosbythwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020278. View the official record →
This ancient monument complex north of Crosbythwaite in Cumberland comprises multiple settlement phases spanning from prehistoric to medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020278.
Prehistoric hut circle settlement and cairnfield, three medieval settlements and associated field systems, and two shielings north of Crosbythwaite 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 1020278.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns on Kiln Bank 1/6 to 1/2 mile (270m-800m) SSE of Far Kiln Bank Farmhouse (3.3 km), Prehistoric round cairn on Whitfell (4.1 km), Settlement on The Hawk (5.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Prehistoric hut circle settlement and cairnfield, three medieval settlements and associated field systems, and two shielings north of Crosbythwaite's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Prehistoric hut circle settlement and cairnfield, three medieval settlements and associated field systems, and two shielings north of Crosbythwaite stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Ordovician, bedrock that formed in the Ordovician. The rock here is mafic tuff.