Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrewshott, limestone quarry
Limestone quarry

Brewshott, limestone quarry

Scotland
HES SM9679
Site type
Limestone quarry
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brewshott is a limestone quarry located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland with reference SM9679. The quarry represents exploitation of local limestone resources, a practice of considerable economic importance in the region. The site preserves evidence of quarrying activity, though the precise dating and extent of historical use would require consultation of the detailed archaeological record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland. As a scheduled monument, Brewshott is recognised as a significant archaeological site worthy of protection and study.

Brewshott, limestone quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9679. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brewshott, limestone quarry?

Brewshott is a limestone quarry located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland with reference SM9679. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9679.

Who is responsible for protecting Brewshott, limestone quarry?

Brewshott, limestone quarry 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 SM9679.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brewshott, limestone quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnwath Golf Course,motte (5.4 km), Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm (5.5 km), Corbiehall Farm, enclosure 570m NNE of (5.8 km).

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