Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGaldenoch,farmstead 500m SE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5057
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Galdenoch is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 500 metres south-east of Galdenoch in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site represents agricultural settlement and land use during the early modern period, reflecting the rural economy and farming practices of south-western Scotland following the medieval period. The farmstead would have comprised domestic and agricultural structures serving the needs of its inhabitants, though its precise construction date and architectural details remain documented within the Scottish heritage record under the designation SM5057.

Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE of?

Galdenoch is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 500 metres south-east of Galdenoch in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5057.

What period does Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE of date from?

Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE of?

Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE 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 SM5057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Galdenoch,farmstead 500m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle of Park, castle, Glenluce (4.4 km), Round Dounan,fort,Dunragit House (4.6 km), Ritual and funerary complex, 230m SE of Station House, Dunragit (5 km).

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