Prehistoric enclosure, Heathwaite Fell

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Prehistoric enclosure, Heathwaite Fell

Image: © Karl and Ali Taken: 16 Jul 2017

The tumbled walls are fairly obvious and almost complete. Was this a prehistoric farmstead or animal enclosure? North are the Old Man of Coniston and Dow Crag.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.265723
Longitude
-3.147175