Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMalls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle
Medieval · Settlement 320m w of mallscastle

Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle

Scotland
HES SM3361
Period
Medieval
Site type
Settlement 320m w of mallscastle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Malls Castle is a medieval settlement located approximately 320 metres west of Mallscastle in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents a fortified residential settlement typical of the medieval period in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the patterns of habitation and defensive strategies employed by landholding families in this border region. The physical remains indicate structures associated with medieval occupation, though the settlement's precise dating and the full extent of its occupation sequence require further archaeological investigation. The site's location within the wider landscape of Dumfriesshire demonstrates the dispersed pattern of medieval settlement in southern Scotland during the medieval period.

Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3361. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle?

Malls Castle is a medieval settlement located approximately 320 metres west of Mallscastle in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3361.

What period does Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle date from?

Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a settlement 320m w of mallscastle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle?

Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle 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 SM3361.

What other scheduled monuments are near Malls Castle, settlement 320m W of Mallscastle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mungo's Church, church and graveyard (4.4 km), Buckie Bank Cottage, fort 95m SW of (5.8 km), Scalewood, enclosure 370m W of (6 km).

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