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Two rifle ranges on Silver How is an ancient monument situated in Westmorland comprising two structures associated with military rifle practice. The ranges date to the nineteenth century and represent the period of rifle development and training that characterised mid-Victorian military activity. The physical remains consist of two distinct range constructions positioned on the slopes of Silver How, reflecting the practical needs of contemporary marksmen to utilise the fell terrain for target practice at distance. These structures constitute material evidence of nineteenth-century military training infrastructure in the Lake District landscape.
Two rifle ranges on Silver How is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1453320. View the official record →
Two rifle ranges on Silver How is an ancient monument situated in Westmorland comprising two structures associated with military rifle practice. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1453320.
Two rifle ranges on Silver How 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 1453320.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale (4.1 km), Castle Howe hillfort, Little Langdale (4.1 km), Seven Intakes medieval dispersed settlement 210m south west of Fell Foot (4.3 km).
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