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The Prehistoric settlements and cairnfield, medieval farmsteads, bloomeries and charcoal pits 840m south of Cronkley on Bracken Rigg is a complex multi-period archaeological monument in the Pennines of Yorkshire. The site preserves evidence of human activity spanning from prehistoric times through the medieval period, including cairns and settlement remains from prehistoric occupation, the earthworks of medieval agricultural communities, and ironworking features in the form of bloomeries with associated charcoal pits that demonstrate later medieval or early post-medieval industrial exploitation of the landscape. The juxtaposition of these various monument types on a single site illustrates the long-term patterns of land use and economic activity across the upland moorland environment, with particular significance for understanding iron extraction and processing in the Pennine region.
Prehistoric settlements and cairnfield, medieval farmsteads, bloomeries and charcoal pits, 840m south of Cronkley on Bracken Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017119. View the official record →
The Prehistoric settlements and cairnfield, medieval farmsteads, bloomeries and charcoal pits 840m south of Cronkley on Bracken Rigg is a complex multi-period archaeological monument in the Pennines of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017119.
Prehistoric settlements and cairnfield, medieval farmsteads, bloomeries and charcoal pits, 840m south of Cronkley on Bracken Rigg 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 1017119.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native settlement, medieval bloomery, building and track, and a charcoal pit at Keld Smithy Green, Holwick Fell (2.6 km), Burnt mound, cairnfield and bloomery at Eel Beck, 480m south of Blackmea Crag, Holwick Fell (3.4 km), Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House (3.4 km).
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