Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE of
Two scooped settlements 660m and

Craiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM12620
Site type
Two scooped settlements 660m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Craiglynne is a pair of scooped settlements located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 660 metres and 750 metres south-southeast of the named location. The settlements are evidenced by shallow depressions or "scoops" in the landscape, a characteristic feature of prehistoric and early medieval domestic occupation sites in Scotland. These earthworks represent evidence of early settlement patterns in the region, though precise dating and cultural attribution require further archaeological investigation. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM12620.

Craiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE of?

Craiglynne is a pair of scooped settlements located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 660 metres and 750 metres south-southeast of the named location. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12620.

Who is responsible for protecting Craiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE of?

Craiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE 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 SM12620.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milton,Roman fort,fortlet & camps (4.2 km), Poldean, standing stone 110m SSW of (4.8 km), Catharine's Hill, settlement 620m N of Nether Murthat (5.4 km).

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