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Hayknowes, settlement 180m NW of

Scotland
HES SM12092
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hayknowes Settlement is an ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 180 metres north-west of the main Hayknowes site. The settlement represents occupation evidence from the prehistoric period, reflecting patterns of early human activity in the Scottish Borders region. Archaeological investigation and survey work have documented the physical remains, which contribute to understanding of settlement distribution and land use practices in this area during antiquity. The site is recorded within the national record of heritage monuments and remains of significance for studying the archaeological landscape of Dumfriesshire.

Hayknowes, settlement 180m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hayknowes, settlement 180m NW of?

Hayknowes Settlement is an ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 180 metres north-west of the main Hayknowes site. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12092.

Who is responsible for protecting Hayknowes, settlement 180m NW of?

Hayknowes, settlement 180m NW 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 SM12092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hayknowes, settlement 180m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Annan Hill Roman camp (2 km), Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast (5.1 km), Biglands House (milefortlet 1) and associated parallel ditches, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (5.2 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Annan Hill Roman camp
2 km
Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast
5.1 km
Biglands House (milefortlet 1) and associated parallel ditches, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast
5.2 km
Pasture House (milefortlet 3), part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast
5.2 km
Pasture House turret 3a
5.3 km
Herd Hill North (tower 3b), 175m north east of the sheep wash, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast
5.3 km
Herd Hill (milefortlet 4) and associated parallel banks and ditches, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast
5.8 km
The Roman fort and associated civil settlement and a medieval tower house at Bowness on Solway at the west end of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 80
5.8 km
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