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Eweslees is an ancient settlement site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 105 metres and 265 metres north-west of Fiddleton Bankend. The site comprises the remains of two distinct settlement areas, the positioning of which suggests a pattern of dispersed occupation characteristic of early rural settlement in the Scottish lowlands. The physical character of the site and its dating remain subjects of archaeological investigation, with such settlements in this region generally reflecting patterns of occupation spanning the medieval and early modern periods. The designation and recording of the site within the Scottish heritage record reflects its significance in understanding the development of settlement patterns and land use across Dumfriesshire.
Eweslees, settlements 105m and 265m NW of Fiddleton Bankend is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4506. View the official record →
Eweslees is an ancient settlement site located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 105 metres and 265 metres north-west of Fiddleton Bankend. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4506.
Eweslees, settlements 105m and 265m NW of Fiddleton Bankend 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 SM4506.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arkleton, farmstead 1700m SE of (6.4 km), Sorbie,cultivation terraces 450m NW of (6.5 km), Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill (6.8 km).
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