Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockmade Hill, homestead
Homestead

Knockmade Hill, homestead

Scotland
HES SM12861
Site type
Homestead
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knockmade Hill is a homestead located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, representing settlement activity in the region during the medieval or post-medieval period. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM12861, indicating its recognition as a monument of archaeological significance. The homestead likely comprises the structural remains of a dwelling and associated settlement features characteristic of rural habitation in southwest Scotland, though detailed excavation records specific to this site remain limited in the published scholarly literature. Its presence contributes to understanding patterns of land use and settlement distribution across Renfrewshire during the later historic periods.

Knockmade Hill, homestead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12861. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockmade Hill, homestead?

Knockmade Hill is a homestead located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, representing settlement activity in the region during the medieval or post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12861.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockmade Hill, homestead?

Knockmade Hill, homestead 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 SM12861.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockmade Hill, homestead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower (2.1 km), Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh (2.2 km), Castle Semple Collegiate Church (2.9 km).

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