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Two medieval shielings 240m north west of Clough Fold is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of two seasonal pastoral shelters located in the upland landscape of Cumberland. Shielings were temporary structures used during the medieval period as bases for herding livestock, particularly cattle and sheep, to high-altitude pastures during the summer months, a practice known as transhumance. The two examples at this location represent evidence of the medieval agricultural economy and the exploitation of marginal upland terrain for pastoral husbandry. The structures survive as earthwork remains, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the medieval fells of northern England.
Two medieval shielings 240m north west of Clough Fold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012652. View the official record →
Two medieval shielings 240m north west of Clough Fold is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of two seasonal pastoral shelters located in the upland landscape of Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012652.
Two medieval shielings 240m north west of Clough Fold 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 1012652.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two medieval shielings 210m north west of Clough Fold (0 km), Medieval shieling 160m north west of Clough Fold (0.1 km), Medieval shieling 300m north of Clough Fold (0.2 km).
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