Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDry Slack,farmstead and enclosure
Post-Medieval · Farmstead and enclosure

Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure

Scotland
HES SM5234
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead and enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dry Slack is a Post-Medieval farmstead and enclosure located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site comprises the structural remains of a farmstead with associated field enclosures that date to the Post-Medieval period, reflecting the agricultural settlement patterns characteristic of the Scottish Borders during this era. The farmstead represents the domestic and productive arrangements typical of rural holdings in this region, with its layout and construction illustrating the relationship between habitation and the management of enclosed land. The monument is recorded within the national heritage designation system under reference HES INSPIRE SM5234.

Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure?

Dry Slack is a Post-Medieval farmstead and enclosure located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5234.

What period does Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure date from?

Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead and enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure?

Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure 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 SM5234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh (6.2 km), Round cairn 420m north-east of Blindburn Bridge (7.9 km), Round cairn on Shillhope Law (8.5 km).

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