Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalnean Hill, farmstead and field system
Post-Medieval · Farmstead and field system

Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system

Scotland
HES SM4390
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead and field system
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dalnean Hill is a post-medieval farmstead and field system located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a farmstead structure together with associated field boundaries and agricultural infrastructure characteristic of early modern rural settlement in south-west Scotland. The field system demonstrates the landscape organisation typical of post-medieval farming practices in the region, with evidence of systematic land division for arable and pastoral use. As a surviving example of post-medieval agricultural settlement in Ayrshire, the site contributes to understanding rural economy and land management during the early modern period.

Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4390. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system?

Dalnean Hill is a post-medieval farmstead and field system located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4390.

What period does Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system date from?

Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system?

Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system 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 SM4390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalnean Hill, farmstead and field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bogton Loch airfield, 175m SSE of Buchan's Bridge, Dalmellington (1.2 km), Dalmellington,motte (2 km), Munteoch, settlement and field systems (3.1 km).

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