Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside
Settlement 1740m s of hillside

Burnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside

Scotland
HES SM12824
Site type
Settlement 1740m s of hillside
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Burnbank Water is an ancient settlement located approximately 1740 metres south of Hillside in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The site represents a period of human habitation in the locality, though specific details regarding its precise dating and the nature of occupation remain limited within the available scholarly record. As with many rural settlements of this type in Renfrewshire, the site would have formed part of the broader pattern of land use and settlement distribution across the region during its period of occupation.

Burnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12824. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside?

Burnbank Water is an ancient settlement located approximately 1740 metres south of Hillside in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12824.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside?

Burnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside 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 SM12824.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW of (1.2 km), Dowries, cairn 495m SW of (3.3 km), Muiredge, cairn 1050m W of (3.4 km).

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