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Shieling on the north bank of Irthing below Bells Braes is a pastoral settlement site located in Cumberland. The monument represents the remains of a shieling, a type of temporary or seasonal settlement used for pastoral activities, particularly associated with upland grazing economies in medieval and early modern periods. Such structures typically comprise the footprints of simple stone or turf buildings used during transhumance, when livestock and herders moved to higher or remote pastures during summer months. The site's location adjacent to the Irthing river reflects the importance of water access to these pastoral operations.
Shieling on N bank of Irthing below Bells Braes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007096. View the official record →
Shieling on the north bank of Irthing below Bells Braes is a pastoral settlement site located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007096.
Shieling on N bank of Irthing below Bells Braes 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 1007096.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sunny Rigg 3 Roman temporary camp (6 km), Sunny Rigg 2 Roman temporary camp (6.2 km), Sunny Rigg 1 Roman temporary camp (6.2 km).
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