Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of
Building

Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM12615
Site type
Building
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of, is an ancient building located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The structure represents domestic settlement within the region, though detailed documentary evidence regarding its precise construction date and original function remains limited within the scholarly record. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database as a monument of archaeological interest. Its survival contributes to understanding patterns of rural habitation and building practices in southwest Scotland during the medieval and early modern periods.

Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12615. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of?

Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of, is an ancient building located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12615.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of?

Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW 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 SM12615.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinnelhead Cottage, building 285m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stiddrig Cairn, long cairn and cairn (2.8 km), Plewlands, scooped settlement and farmstead 485m SW of (4.9 km), Park Hill, fort (4.9 km).

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