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Two medieval shielings 60m north of Clough Fold is a pair of seasonal pastoral structures located in Cumberland. Shielings were temporary or semi-permanent dwellings used by pastoral communities during transhumance, the practice of moving livestock to upland pastures in summer months. These structures, dating to the medieval period, represent the archaeological evidence of this established pastoral economy in the northern English uplands. The site demonstrates the organisation of medieval agricultural settlement and land use in the Pennine region.
Two medieval shielings 60m north of Clough Fold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012648. View the official record →
Two medieval shielings 60m north of Clough Fold is a pair of seasonal pastoral structures located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012648.
Two medieval shielings 60m north 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 1012648.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two medieval shielings 25m north of Clough Fold (0 km), Medieval shieling 160m north west of Clough Fold (0.1 km), Two medieval shielings 210m north west of Clough Fold (0.2 km).
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