Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead
Settlement 650m ese of corehead

Broad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead

Scotland
HES SM6139
Site type
Settlement 650m ese of corehead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Broad Tae is a prehistoric settlement located 650 metres east-south-east of Corehead in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises earthwork remains consistent with Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. Its location in the upland regions of southern Scotland reflects settlement patterns typical of prehistoric communities exploiting marginal pastoral landscapes. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the HES INSPIRE designation SM6139.

Broad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead?

Broad Tae is a prehistoric settlement located 650 metres east-south-east of Corehead in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6139.

Who is responsible for protecting Broad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead?

Broad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead 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 SM6139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coats Hill, Roman Signal Station 215m W of Moffat Golf Club clubhouse (7.4 km), Hunterheck Cottages, scooped settlements 95m NNE of (7.5 km), Coats Hill, motte 480m NE of St Margaret's (8.1 km).

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