Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShieling at Southernknowe, 530m SSE of Whitehall

Shieling at Southernknowe, 530m SSE of Whitehall

England
List entry 1014498
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shieling at Southernknowe, 530 metres south-south-east of Whitehall, is a scheduled ancient monument representing pastoral land use in the upland regions of Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of a temporary or seasonal shelter associated with transhumance practices, whereby livestock herds were moved to higher pastures during summer months. Dating to the medieval period or later, the shieling reflects the economic organisation of upland farming communities in northern England. The physical remains consist of structural traces typical of such pastoral settlements, which served as functional bases for herders managing sheep or cattle on the moorland landscape.

Shieling at Southernknowe, 530m SSE of Whitehall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014498. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shieling at Southernknowe, 530m SSE of Whitehall?

Shieling at Southernknowe, 530 metres south-south-east of Whitehall, is a scheduled ancient monument representing pastoral land use in the upland regions of Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014498.

Who is responsible for protecting Shieling at Southernknowe, 530m SSE of Whitehall?

Shieling at Southernknowe, 530m SSE of Whitehall 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 1014498.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shieling at Southernknowe, 530m SSE of Whitehall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cocklawfoot,farmstead,homestead,settlement & field systems 500m NE of (7.4 km), Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure (7.6 km), Cocklawfoot,enclosure 150m NW of (7.8 km).

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