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Woundell Beck medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located in the upland landscape of Cumberland, approximately 890 metres west of Low Gillerthwaite. The site comprises the remains of a medieval settlement together with associated field systems and cairnfield, representing land use patterns characteristic of the medieval period in the Lake District uplands. The settlement and its surrounding landscape evidence the exploitation of marginal upland terrain during the medieval era, with the field systems and cairnfield indicating pastoral and agricultural organisation typical of this region and period. Such monuments are significant for understanding the medieval colonisation and management of upland areas in northern England.
Woundell Beck medieval settlement, associated field system and cairnfield 890m west of Low Gillerthwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1408266. View the official record →
Woundell Beck medieval settlement is a scheduled ancient monument located in the upland landscape of Cumberland, approximately 890 metres west of Low Gillerthwaite. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1408266.
Woundell Beck medieval settlement, associated field system and cairnfield 890m west of Low Gillerthwaite 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 1408266.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield and a Romano-British farmstead and its associated field system 1.24 km ESE of Low Gillerthwaite (1.9 km), Medieval shielings at Great Cove, 2.68km south of Low Gillerthwaite (2.7 km), Lank Rigg round cairn (4.8 km).
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