Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEaster Earshaig, settlement 100m NW of
Settlement

Easter Earshaig, settlement 100m NW of

Scotland
HES SM10790
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Easter Earshaig is an ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 100 metres north-west of the main settlement. The site is recorded as a prehistoric or early historic settlement, though the precise dating and cultural attribution of the remains require archaeological evidence. The settlement's physical character and extent are documented in the Historic Environment Scotland records under the reference SM10790. Further archaeological investigation would be necessary to establish the specific period of occupation and the nature of settlement activity at this location.

Easter Earshaig, settlement 100m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Easter Earshaig, settlement 100m NW of?

Easter Earshaig is an ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 100 metres north-west of the main settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10790.

Who is responsible for protecting Easter Earshaig, settlement 100m NW of?

Easter Earshaig, settlement 100m NW 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 SM10790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Easter Earshaig, settlement 100m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of (3.3 km), Stidriggs, cairn 750m SSW of (3.6 km), Stiddrig Cairn, long cairn and cairn (3.7 km).

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