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Two medieval shielings 240m north west of Clough Fold is an ancient monument consisting of two upland pastoral structures located in Cumberland, England. Shielings were temporary or seasonal settlements used during the medieval period for pastoral transhumance, the practice of moving livestock to upland pastures during summer months. The two examples at this location represent evidence of this widespread agricultural practice in northern England, where communities utilised marginal upland terrain for grazing management. The physical remains demonstrate the adaptation of settlement patterns to the demands of pastoral economy in the medieval landscape.
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 an ancient monument consisting of two upland pastoral structures located in Cumberland, England. 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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Two medieval shielings 240m north west of Clough Fold stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Ordovician To Silurian, bedrock that formed in the Silurian. The rock here is felsic-rock.