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Smithy Beck prehistoric cairnfield is a complex of archaeological remains located in Cumberland, comprising a Bronze Age cairnfield alongside later medieval and post-medieval industrial features. The site includes scattered cairns characteristic of prehistoric burial or clearance practices, together with charcoal burning sites and a bloomery evidencing iron working activity from the medieval period onwards. The integration of Bronze Age and later iron-working remains reflects the long history of human activity and resource exploitation in this upland landscape. The associated earthworks, including the bloomery structures, demonstrate the continuation of metalworking traditions across distinct historical periods at this significant multi-phase site.
Smithy Beck prehistoric cairnfield, charcoal burning sites, a bloomery and associated earthworks 1.97km WNW of Low Gillerthwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007235. View the official record →
Smithy Beck prehistoric cairnfield is a complex of archaeological remains located in Cumberland, comprising a Bronze Age cairnfield alongside later medieval and post-medieval industrial features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007235.
Smithy Beck prehistoric cairnfield, charcoal burning sites, a bloomery and associated earthworks 1.97km WNW of Low Gillerthwaite 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 1007235.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite (3.2 km), Medieval shielings at Great Cove, 2.68km south of Low Gillerthwaite (4 km), Cairns and hut circles at the junction of River Calder and Whoap Beck (4.1 km).
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