Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly

Shieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly

England
List entry 1014495
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly is a seasonal pastoral shelter dating to the medieval or early modern period, located in Northumberland. The monument represents a form of upland transhumance practice whereby livestock herds were moved to higher pastures during summer months, with shepherds occupying simple stone structures for the duration of their stay. The physical remains consist of the characteristic low stone foundations typical of shielings found throughout northern Britain. Such structures are integral to understanding the pastoral economy and land use patterns of upland Northumberland across several centuries.

Shieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014495. View the official record →

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What is Shieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly?

Shieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly is a seasonal pastoral shelter dating to the medieval or early modern period, located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014495.

Who is responsible for protecting Shieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly?

Shieling 950m 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 1014495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shieling 950m SSW of Mounthooly?

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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