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Shieling north of Jerrycalf Rigg is a prehistoric or early medieval pastoral structure located in Cumberland. The monument consists of the archaeological remains of a shieling, a temporary dwelling used by herders during seasonal movement of livestock to upland pastures, a practice particularly characteristic of upland Britain in the medieval period and earlier. The site represents evidence of transhumance agriculture and the exploitation of marginal highland terrain for pastoral economy. Such structures are typically modest in physical remains, often appearing as low stone foundations or circular platforms where temporary huts were constructed during the summer grazing season.
Shieling north of Jerrycalf Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013949. View the official record →
Shieling north of Jerrycalf Rigg is a prehistoric or early medieval pastoral structure located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013949.
Shieling north of Jerrycalf Rigg 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 1013949.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Upper Denton (7.9 km), Bastle at Upper Denton (8 km), St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm (8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Shieling north of Jerrycalf Rigg's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Shieling north of Jerrycalf Rigg stands on Border Group, bedrock that formed in the Meramecian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate argillaceous rocks and limestone.