Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGotterbie Moor,homestead moat
Homestead moat

Gotterbie Moor,homestead moat

Scotland
HES SM5689
Site type
Homestead moat
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gotterbie Moor Homestead Moat is a moated homestead located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises a rectangular moat surrounding a domestic settlement, a settlement form that became established in medieval Scotland, particularly in the lowland regions. Such moated homesteads typically date from the medieval period and represent the residences of minor landholding families or substantial farmers. The physical remains at Gotterbie Moor preserve evidence of this rural settlement pattern and domestic occupation in the Scottish borders region.

Gotterbie Moor,homestead moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gotterbie Moor,homestead moat?

Gotterbie Moor Homestead Moat is a moated homestead located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5689.

Who is responsible for protecting Gotterbie Moor,homestead moat?

Gotterbie Moor,homestead moat 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 SM5689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gotterbie Moor,homestead moat?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochmaben Peel and Castle (4.8 km), Greenhillhead,fort (5.5 km), Hallmuir, settlement 510m WSW of (7.5 km).

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