Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCalkin,settlement 300m E of
Settlement

Calkin,settlement 300m E of

Scotland
HES SM4395
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Calkin is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 300 metres east of the village of Calkin in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland records (SM4395). The settlement consists of the remains of structures from the Iron Age or Roman period, representing evidence of early occupation and habitation patterns in the region. Archaeological investigation has identified features indicative of domestic settlement activity, though the precise dating and extent of occupation require further archaeological examination to establish definitive chronological and functional details.

Calkin,settlement 300m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4395. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Calkin,settlement 300m E of?

Calkin is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 300 metres east of the village of Calkin in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4395.

Who is responsible for protecting Calkin,settlement 300m E of?

Calkin,settlement 300m 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 SM4395.

What other scheduled monuments are near Calkin,settlement 300m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gibb's Hill, unenclosed settlement,palisaded settlements & houses (4.5 km), Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of (4.6 km), Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of (4.8 km).

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