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Shieling 930m SSW of Mounthooly is a seasonal pastoral shelter, likely dating to the early modern period, located in the upland landscape of Northumberland. The monument represents evidence of transhumant herding practices whereby communities moved livestock to high pastures during summer months. Its physical form comprises a simple stone-built structure typical of shieling camps found throughout the Scottish Borders and northern English uplands. The site contributes to understanding of medieval and early modern agricultural exploitation of marginal upland terrain in north-eastern England.
Shieling 930m SSW of Mounthooly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014494. View the official record →
Shieling 930m SSW of Mounthooly is a seasonal pastoral shelter, likely dating to the early modern period, located in the upland landscape of Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014494.
Shieling 930m SSW of Mounthooly 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 1014494.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outer Cock Law, old roads and linear earthwork (5.1 km), Kelsocleugh, farmstead 950m S of (5.2 km), Windy Gyle,cairns 480m & 700m NE of summit of (6.5 km).
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