Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosures

Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of

Scotland
HES SM12712
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lochbrow palisaded enclosures, situated 270 metres southwest of Lochbrow in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, is a Post-Medieval defensive or domestic structure comprising one or more timber palisade-defined enclosures. The site reflects settlement and land use practices of the Post-Medieval period, a time when such timber fortifications remained in use for both protective and demarcating functions in the Scottish Borders region. The palisaded character of the enclosure indicates a reliance on timber construction rather than stone masonry, which was common for smaller settlements or temporary structures of this era.

Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12712. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of?

Lochbrow palisaded enclosures, situated 270 metres southwest of Lochbrow in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, is a Post-Medieval defensive or domestic structure comprising one or more timber palisade-defined enclosures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12712.

What period does Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of date from?

Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of?

Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW 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 SM12712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochbrow, palisaded enclosures 270m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torwood, enclosure 270m SW of (6.2 km), Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of (6.6 km), Castle Hill, motte-and-bailey castle (6.7 km).

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