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Shieling, 110m south of Bull Crag, is a prehistoric or early medieval pastoral settlement located in Cumberland. The site comprises the remains of a small stone structure typical of upland seasonal settlements used for livestock herding, a practice known as transhumance that was widespread in northern Britain during the Iron Age and medieval periods. The monument's exact chronology remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation, though its form and location on moorland suggest use during periods when pastoral communities moved stock to high ground for summer grazing. The site represents an important record of land use patterns and settlement activity in the upland regions of the North West, contributing to understanding of how communities exploited marginal landscapes over successive periods.
Shieling, 110m south of Bull Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011832. View the official record →
Shieling, 110m south of Bull Crag, is a prehistoric or early medieval pastoral settlement located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011832.
Shieling, 110m south of Bull Crag 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 1011832.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Upper Denton (6.3 km), Bastle at Upper Denton (6.3 km), St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm (6.4 km).
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