Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7361
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garthland Cottages is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located in Wigtownshire, Scotland, situated approximately 120 metres north-north-west of Garthland Cottages itself. The monument represents a form of defensive or demarcative earthwork characteristic of the post-medieval period in south-west Scotland. The palisaded enclosure would have consisted of a wooden fence or paling set within or upon an earthen bank, forming a defined perimeter, though its precise original dimensions and functional purpose require further archaeological investigation. Such structures in this region and period typically served either domestic defensive purposes or served to mark territorial or agricultural boundaries within the settlement landscape.

Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7361. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of?

Garthland Cottages is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located in Wigtownshire, Scotland, situated approximately 120 metres north-north-west of Garthland Cottages itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7361.

What period does Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of date from?

Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of?

Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW 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 SM7361.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balgreggan,motte (4.8 km), Kirklauchlane Farm,fort (6.2 km), South Cairnweil,standing stone 180m ESE of (6.5 km).

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