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Two shielings below Crying Crag is a prehistoric or early medieval pastoral settlement located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises two stone-built structures typical of shieling architecture, which served as temporary shelters for shepherds and their flocks during seasonal transhumance practices in upland areas. Shielings of this type were commonly employed throughout the medieval period and into the early modern era, though examples in northern England may have earlier origins. The monument's location beneath Crying Crag indicates its position within the upland pastoral landscape characteristic of the Lake District and surrounding fells, where such seasonal occupation sites formed an essential part of livestock management strategies.
Two shielings below Crying Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011831. View the official record →
Two shielings below Crying Crag is a prehistoric or early medieval pastoral settlement located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011831.
Two shielings below Crying Crag 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 1011831.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel Rigg Roman temporary camp (5.7 km), Moated site at Upper Denton (6 km), Bastle at Upper Denton (6 km).
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