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Markle is a settlement and laird's house located in East Lothian, Scotland, representing the domestic and territorial arrangements of a landed estate in the early modern period. The site encompasses both the physical remains of a substantial house associated with the local lairdship and the wider settlement pattern typical of such baronial establishments. The architecture and layout reflect the hierarchical social structures of rural Scotland, with the laird's residence forming the focal point of a dependent community. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the INSPIRE reference SM6680, documenting its significance as a material expression of landholding and power in the region during the medieval and early modern centuries.
Markle, settlement and laird's house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6680. View the official record →
Markle is a settlement and laird's house located in East Lothian, Scotland, representing the domestic and territorial arrangements of a landed estate in the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6680.
Markle, settlement and laird's house 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 SM6680.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sled Hill,enclosure (7.4 km), Nunraw Barns, palisaded enclosure 180m SSW of (7.4 km), Nunraw Barns, pit alignment SE of (7.4 km).
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