Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of
Settlement

Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM4397
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Greencleuch Cottage is an ancient settlement located approximately 1550 metres north-northwest of Greencleuch in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents a dispersed rural settlement of medieval or early modern date, reflecting patterns of habitation and land use characteristic of the upland regions of the Scottish Borders. The physical remains consist of archaeological features indicative of domestic occupation, though the exact extent and preservation of structures requires archaeological assessment. The settlement's location within the Dumfriesshire landscape suggests its inhabitants engaged in pastoral or mixed subsistence agriculture typical of this period and region.

Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4397. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of?

Greencleuch Cottage is an ancient settlement located approximately 1550 metres north-northwest of Greencleuch in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4397.

Who is responsible for protecting Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of?

Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m 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 SM4397.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of (1.7 km), Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of (1.9 km), Kirtlehead, ring ditch house 1150m N of (2.4 km).

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