Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLangshaw Tower and associated structures

Langshaw Tower and associated structures

Scotland
HES SM6829
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Langshaw Tower is a late medieval fortified structure located in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. The tower forms part of a defensive settlement pattern characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when fortified dwellings provided necessary protection during periods of cross-border raid and conflict. The associated structures visible at the site reflect the domestic and agricultural functions of a border settlement, with evidence of occupation spanning the late medieval period. The monument represents an important example of the architectural response to the security concerns that dominated settlement practices in the frontier zone between England and Scotland.

Langshaw Tower and associated structures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6829. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Langshaw Tower and associated structures?

Langshaw Tower is a late medieval fortified structure located in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6829.

Who is responsible for protecting Langshaw Tower and associated structures?

Langshaw Tower and associated structures 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 SM6829.

What other scheduled monuments are near Langshaw Tower and associated structures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rink Hill,fort 700m NE of (7.4 km), Huntly Burn,earthworks (7.5 km), Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station (7.9 km).

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