Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHallmuir, settlement 490m S of
Settlement

Hallmuir, settlement 490m S of

Scotland
HES SM11913
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hallmuir is an ancient settlement located approximately 490 metres south of Hallmuir in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents a prehistoric or early historic occupation, though the precise dating and cultural attribution of the settlement remain subjects for further archaeological investigation. Its physical character and extent would be consistent with small-scale rural occupation typical of pre-medieval settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders region. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM11913, ensuring its recognition within Scotland's protected archaeological heritage.

Hallmuir, settlement 490m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11913. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hallmuir, settlement 490m S of?

Hallmuir is an ancient settlement located approximately 490 metres south of Hallmuir in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11913.

Who is responsible for protecting Hallmuir, settlement 490m S of?

Hallmuir, settlement 490m S 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 SM11913.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hallmuir, settlement 490m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mungo's Church, church and graveyard (2.9 km), Moss Castle, fort (4.7 km), Thistle cottage, fort 130m E of (4.7 km).

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