Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo medieval shielings on Akeld Hill, 680m WNW of Gleadscleugh

Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill, 680m WNW of Gleadscleugh

England
List entry 1018349
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill is a pair of upland pastoral structures located 680 metres west-north-west of Gleadscleugh in Northumberland. Shielings were temporary or seasonal settlements used for transhumance pastoralism, typically associated with the medieval period when livestock were moved to higher ground for summer grazing. The structures on Akeld Hill represent evidence of this pastoral economy in the upland regions of northern England. Their exact dating and structural details are documented in the heritage record under National Heritage List entry 1018349.

Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill, 680m WNW of Gleadscleugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018349. View the official record →

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What is Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill, 680m WNW of Gleadscleugh?

Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill is a pair of upland pastoral structures located 680 metres west-north-west of Gleadscleugh in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018349.

Who is responsible for protecting Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill, 680m WNW of Gleadscleugh?

Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill, 680m WNW of Gleadscleugh 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 1018349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two medieval shielings on Akeld Hill, 680m WNW of Gleadscleugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags (8 km), Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement (8.3 km), Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House (8.9 km).

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