Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFinlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of
Timber ponds

Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of

Scotland
HES SM12871
Site type
Timber ponds
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of, is a set of ancient timber ponds located in Scotland near Finlaystone House. These ponds represent evidence of historical woodland management and timber processing activities in the locality. The ponds are situated approximately 505 metres to the northeast of Finlaystone House itself. Such timber ponds were typically associated with the storage and seasoning of felled timber, serving the practical needs of estate management and construction activity over several centuries.

Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of?

Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of, is a set of ancient timber ponds located in Scotland near Finlaystone House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12871.

Who is responsible for protecting Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of?

Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE 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 SM12871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilallan, St Fillan's church and churchyard (5.2 km), High Mathernock, AA battery 350m WSW and camp 360 SW of (5.5 km), Duchal House, motte 570m NE of (5.7 km).

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