Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCalkin,farmstead 500m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM4387
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Calkin Farmstead is a Post-Medieval farmstead located approximately 500 metres west-south-west of Calkin in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents typical agricultural settlement patterns of the Post-Medieval period in south-western Scotland, when farmsteads were established or reorganised to serve the pastoral and arable economy of the region. The farmstead's physical remains reflect the vernacular building traditions and land management practices characteristic of Early Modern rural settlement in Dumfriesshire, contributing to understanding of how agricultural communities developed and functioned during this era.

Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW of?

Calkin Farmstead is a Post-Medieval farmstead located approximately 500 metres west-south-west of Calkin in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4387.

What period does Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW of date from?

Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW 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 Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW of?

Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW 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 SM4387.

What other scheduled monuments are near Calkin,farmstead 500m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of (4.3 km), Gibb's Hill, unenclosed settlement,palisaded settlements & houses (4.4 km), Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of (4.5 km).

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