Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlendivan,settlement 550m SE of
Settlement

Glendivan,settlement 550m SE of

Scotland
HES SM4717
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glendivan is a scheduled ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres south-east of Glendivan itself. The site represents evidence of prehistoric or early historic occupation, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. The settlement consists of structural remains characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish uplands, reflecting the long history of human activity in this landscape. As a designated monument under Historic Environment Scotland's records, the site contributes to understanding settlement distribution and land use in the rural hinterland of south-western Scotland during the pre-Roman or early medieval periods.

Glendivan,settlement 550m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4717. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glendivan,settlement 550m SE of?

Glendivan is a scheduled ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres south-east of Glendivan itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4717.

Who is responsible for protecting Glendivan,settlement 550m SE of?

Glendivan,settlement 550m 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 SM4717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glendivan,settlement 550m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milnholm Cottage,farmstead 800m SSW of (5.1 km), Langholm Castle (5.9 km), Becks,settlement 800m N of (6.5 km).

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