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Fairy Knowe is a prehistoric mound located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM2327. The monument represents an earthwork of considerable antiquity, though its precise dating and original function require archaeological assessment. Such mounds in the region typically relate to Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement and burial practices, reflecting the long history of human occupation across the Scottish Borders. The site's survival as a distinct topographic feature demonstrates its enduring landscape presence despite centuries of agricultural and pastoral use in the surrounding countryside.
Fairy Knowe,mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2327. View the official record →
Fairy Knowe is a prehistoric mound located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM2327. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2327.
Fairy Knowe,mound 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 SM2327.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Bryde's Kirk, church 95m W of Brydekirk Mains (3.7 km), Robgill Mains, cairn 320m E of (5.9 km), Blacketlees Cottages, enclosure 75m SSW of (5.9 km).
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