Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly

Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly

England
List entry 1015194
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly is a prehistoric and early medieval settlement site located in Northumberland. The monument comprises a shieling, a seasonal pastoral shelter characteristic of upland grazing practices, together with an associated enclosure that likely served stock management or defensive purposes. The site dates to the early medieval period, reflecting the pastoral economy and land use patterns of northern Britain during this era. The remains demonstrate the adaptation of communities to the upland landscape and their exploitation of seasonal pastures, practices that remained significant in the borderlands for centuries.

Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly?

Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly is a prehistoric and early medieval settlement site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015194.

Who is responsible for protecting Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly?

Shieling and enclosure 840m 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 1015194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outer Cock Law, old roads and linear earthwork (5.2 km), Kelsocleugh, farmstead 950m S of (5.3 km), Windy Gyle,cairns 480m & 700m NE of summit of (6.6 km).

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