Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge
Steadings 60m ne of redford bridge

Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge

Scotland
HES SM3953
Site type
Steadings 60m ne of redford bridge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bavelaw Steadings is a collection of agricultural buildings located approximately 60 metres north-east of Redford Bridge in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of farm structures that reflect the development of rural settlement and agricultural practice in the Lothians during the early modern and later periods. The steadings are recorded within the Historic Environment Record as a significant example of vernacular farm architecture, representing the evolution of agricultural organisation in this region. The specific date of construction and phases of occupation remain subjects for archaeological study, though the site's preservation contributes to understanding the material culture and land use patterns of rural Midlothian.

Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge?

Bavelaw Steadings is a collection of agricultural buildings located approximately 60 metres north-east of Redford Bridge in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3953.

Who is responsible for protecting Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge?

Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3953.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Howlet's House,towerhouse and enclosures (3.1 km), Carnethy Hill,cairn,Silverburn (4.2 km), Camp Hill, fort 300m N of Braidwood Bridge (4.8 km).

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