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Smithy Beck settlement is an Iron Age and Romano-British settlement located approximately one kilometre north-west of Low Gillerthwaite in Cumberland. The site comprises the remains of circular and rectilinear structures characteristic of upland settlement during the later prehistoric and Roman periods. The settlement demonstrates evidence of occupation and land use across multiple phases, reflecting patterns of pastoralism and seasonal settlement typical of the northern English uplands during these periods. The site's location and structural remains contribute to understanding of Romano-British settlement patterns in the upland regions of northern Britain.
Smithy Beck settlement 1.10km north-west of Low Gillerthwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007137. View the official record →
Smithy Beck settlement is an Iron Age and Romano-British settlement located approximately one kilometre north-west of Low Gillerthwaite in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007137.
Smithy Beck settlement 1.10km north-west 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 1007137.
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 (2.3 km), Medieval shielings at Great Cove, 2.68km south of Low Gillerthwaite (3.6 km), Cairns and hut circles at the junction of River Calder and Whoap Beck (5.2 km).
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