Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroomholm,farmstead 400m E of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of

Scotland
HES SM4688
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broomholm is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately four hundred metres east of the main settlement in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site dates to the post-medieval period and represents the dispersed rural settlement pattern characteristic of southern Scotland during this era. The farmstead's physical remains reflect the agricultural economy and domestic arrangements typical of early modern Scottish farming communities. As a documented heritage site registered with Historic Environment Scotland, it contributes to understanding of rural settlement development and land use patterns in the region during the centuries following the medieval period.

Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4688. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of?

Broomholm is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately four hundred metres east of the main settlement in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4688.

What period does Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of date from?

Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of?

Broomholm,farmstead 400m E 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 SM4688.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broomholm, Roman fort (0.5 km), Old Irvine,settlement 600m NNW of (1.2 km), Broomholmshiels,farmstead 1000m E of (1.4 km).

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