Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHeston Island,manor house
Manor house

Heston Island,manor house

Scotland
HES SM1078
Site type
Manor house
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heston Island manor house is a substantial stone structure located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. The building dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of domestic architecture from that era in the region. The manor house occupies an island setting, which would have provided both defensive advantages and control over local waterways. The structure demonstrates the architectural conventions of its period, with evidence of later modifications reflecting changes in domestic life and building practice over subsequent centuries.

Heston Island,manor house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heston Island,manor house?

Heston Island manor house is a substantial stone structure located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1078.

Who is responsible for protecting Heston Island,manor house?

Heston Island,manor house 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 SM1078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heston Island,manor house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlehill Point,fort,West Barcloy (2.6 km), Seaside,forts 590m SSW & 400m SW of (3.4 km), Mote of Mark,fort,Rockcliffe (3.7 km).

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