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The easternmost of two shielings below Rowantree Crag is a medieval upland pastoral settlement in Cumberland, England. Shielings were temporary seasonal structures used by shepherds and herders during the summer months when livestock were moved to higher pastures, a practice known as transhumance that was widespread throughout upland Britain during the medieval period. The site preserves physical remains characteristic of these settlements, reflecting the organised management of pastoral resources in the Lake District uplands during this era. The monument forms part of an important archaeological landscape documenting medieval agricultural practice and the exploitation of marginal upland terrain.
The easternmost of two shielings below Rowantree Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011829. View the official record →
The easternmost of two shielings below Rowantree Crag is a medieval upland pastoral settlement in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011829.
The easternmost of two shielings below Rowantree Crag 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 1011829.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Upper Denton (5.2 km), Bastle at Upper Denton (5.3 km), St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm (5.3 km).
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