Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShielings and later farmstead on Cock Law, 600m north west of Horseholme

Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law, 600m north west of Horseholme

England
List entry 1017724
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law is an ancient monument located approximately 600 metres north-west of Horseholme in Cumberland, England. The site comprises evidence of pastoral settlement spanning multiple periods, with shieling structures indicative of seasonal transhumance practices characteristic of upland areas in northern England. The monument includes physical remains of both the earlier shieling phase and later farmstead occupation, reflecting the changing patterns of land use and agricultural practice across the medieval and post-medieval periods. The site is situated within the wider archaeological landscape of the Cumberland uplands, where such pastoral settlements represent important records of historical land management and settlement hierarchy.

Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law, 600m north west of Horseholme is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017724. View the official record →

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What is Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law, 600m north west of Horseholme?

Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law is an ancient monument located approximately 600 metres north-west of Horseholme in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017724.

Who is responsible for protecting Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law, 600m north west of Horseholme?

Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law, 600m north west of Horseholme 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 1017724.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shielings and later farmstead on Cock Law, 600m north west of Horseholme?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carvoran Roman fort and Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the unclassified road to Old Shield and the field boundary west of the fort in wall miles 45 and 46 (5.7 km), The section of Stanegate Roman road from Fell End Roman temporary camp to the track to Old Shield, and the Roman cemetery adjacent to Carvoran Roman fort (5.9 km), Chapel Rigg Roman temporary camp (6.3 km).

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