Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCallisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM4520
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Callisterhall is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 400 metres north-north-east of the settlement from which it takes its name, situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents the dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of rural Dumfriesshire during the post-medieval period, when individual farmsteads became increasingly prevalent across the Scottish lowlands. The farmstead's physical remains and archaeological record contribute to understanding of agrarian settlement and land use practices in the region during this era. It is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the reference SM4520.

Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4520. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of?

Callisterhall is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 400 metres north-north-east of the settlement from which it takes its name, situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4520.

What period does Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of date from?

Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE 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 Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of?

Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE 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 SM4520.

What other scheduled monuments are near Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of (0.7 km), Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead (2.4 km), Kirtlehead, ring ditch house 1150m N of (2.5 km).

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