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Two medieval shielings 30m north west of Stantling Loan on Greyfell Common is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of two temporary seasonal structures used for pastoral activities. Shielings of this type date to the medieval period and represent evidence of transhumant pastoralism, whereby livestock were moved to upland summer pastures whilst permanent settlements occupied lower ground. The structures survive as low earthwork features on the common, located in the Cumbrian uplands, and their presence indicates patterns of medieval land use and economic activity in the region. Such monuments contribute to understanding the organisation of medieval rural communities and their exploitation of marginal upland terrain.
Two medieval shielings 30m north west of Stantling Loan on Greyfell Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016402. View the official record →
Two medieval shielings 30m north west of Stantling Loan on Greyfell Common is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of two temporary seasonal structures used for pastoral activities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016402.
Two medieval shielings 30m north west of Stantling Loan on Greyfell Common 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 1016402.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of shielings, 100m north of Tinkler Crags (8.9 km), Maiden Way Roman road from B6318 to 450m SW of High House, Gillalees Beacon signal station and Beacon Pasture early post-medieval dispersed settlement (9.1 km), Shieling 150m south of Tinkler Crags (9.2 km).
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