Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalswinton Old House

Dalswinton Old House

Scotland
HES SM689
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Overview

History & significance

Dalswinton Old House is a ruined domestic structure located in Dumfriesshire, in the southwest of Scotland. The site represents the remains of a historic dwelling, though the precise dating and full architectural sequence of the building require examination of surviving masonry and documentary evidence. The ruins reflect patterns of settlement and habitation in the region during the medieval and early modern periods. As a designated scheduled monument, the site is protected for its archaeological and historical interest as evidence of domestic occupation in Dumfriesshire.

Dalswinton Old House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalswinton Old House?

Dalswinton Old House is a ruined domestic structure located in Dumfriesshire, in the southwest of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM689.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalswinton Old House?

Dalswinton Old House 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 SM689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalswinton Old House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bankfoot,Roman camps & forts,Dalswinton (0.9 km), West Gallaberry,Roman camp & native promontory settlement (2.3 km), Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of (2.5 km).

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