Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall

Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall

England
List entry 1019455
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England
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History & significance

Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall is a scheduled ancient monument located in the Teesdale area of Yorkshire. The site comprises two hut circles of Romano-British date, indicating settlement or activity during the Roman period when this upland area was occupied or exploited, alongside three shielings—temporary pastoral structures—which date to the medieval or early modern period and reflect the later use of these moorland slopes for seasonal livestock herding. The hut circles represent evidence of Romano-British land use in this marginal upland setting, whilst the shielings demonstrate the continuity of pastoral activity across the landscape over many centuries. The monument is designated for its archaeological significance in revealing patterns of settlement and land use across different historical periods in the Pennine uplands.

Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019455. View the official record →

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What is Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall?

Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall is a scheduled ancient monument located in the Teesdale area of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019455.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall?

Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall 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 1019455.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Goldsborough, Cotherstone Moor, 840m south of Pitcher House (9.6 km), Three prehistoric carved rocks on Goldsborough Rigg, Cotherstone Moor, 860m SSE Pitcher House (9.7 km), Cup and ring marked rock on Goldsborough Rigg, Cotherstone Moor, 870m south south east of Pitcher House (9.7 km).

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