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Smithy Beck settlement is a Bronze Age archaeological site located approximately 1.43 kilometres north-west of Low Gillerthwaite in Cumberland, England. The settlement comprises the remains of prehistoric structures and associated features indicative of Bronze Age occupation and activity in the upland regions of the Lake District. The site contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and land use during the Bronze Age in northern England, a period when such upland areas were utilised for habitation and resource exploitation. The monument is protected under national heritage legislation, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of ancient settlement in this landscape.
Smithy Beck settlement 1.43km north-west of Low Gillerthwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1413845. View the official record →
Smithy Beck settlement is a Bronze Age archaeological site located approximately 1.43 kilometres north-west of Low Gillerthwaite in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1413845.
Smithy Beck settlement 1.43km 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 1413845.
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 (2.8 km), Medieval shielings at Great Cove, 2.68km south of Low Gillerthwaite (3.9 km), Cairns and hut circles at the junction of River Calder and Whoap Beck (4.7 km).
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