Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlack Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead and cultivation remains

Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of

Scotland
HES SM4693
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead and cultivation remains
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Black Esk Bridge Farmstead and cultivation remains is a post-medieval settlement site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 680 metres south of Black Esk Bridge. The site comprises the physical traces of a farmstead together with associated field systems and cultivation remains that reflect the agricultural exploitation of this part of the Scottish Borders during the early modern period. The farmstead and its surrounding landscape provide evidence of rural settlement patterns and farming practices characteristic of post-medieval Scotland, contributing to understanding of how communities organised and worked the land during this era.

Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4693. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of?

Black Esk Bridge Farmstead and cultivation remains is a post-medieval settlement site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 680 metres south of Black Esk Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4693.

What period does Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of date from?

Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead and cultivation remains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of?

Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of 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 SM4693.

What other scheduled monuments are near Black Esk Bridge,farmstead and cultivation remains 680m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirtlehead, unenclosed settlement 1850m N of (6 km), Newhall Hill,enclosures (6.4 km), Kirtlehead, ring ditch house 1150m N of (6.8 km).

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