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Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located near Thirlmere in Cumberland. The site comprises a univallate (single-ramparted) hillfort situated on sloping terrain, its defensive works following the contours of the landscape. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents a significant example of fortified settlement in the Lake District region, though detailed chronological evidence remains limited. The earthwork survives as a substantial upstanding feature despite later landscape modifications and forms part of the archaeological record documenting prehistoric occupation and land use in the upland areas of northwest England.
Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012942. View the official record →
Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located near Thirlmere in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012942.
Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere 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 1012942.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Reecastle Crag hillfort (2.8 km), Bowl barrow on Brund Fell (4.7 km), Castlerigg stone circle and two bowl barrows (4.8 km).
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