Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead
Post-Medieval · Settlement and farmstead

Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead

Scotland
HES SM4404
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Settlement and farmstead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Milnholm Cottage is a post-medieval settlement and farmstead located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents the agricultural settlement pattern characteristic of the early modern period in the Scottish Borders region. As a farmstead complex, it reflects the organization of rural land use and dwelling patterns typical of post-medieval Dumfriesshire, where scattered farms and cottage settlements formed the basis of the agricultural economy. The physical remains and layout of the settlement provide evidence for understanding domestic and agricultural practices in this part of Scotland during the post-medieval era.

Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4404. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead?

Milnholm Cottage is a post-medieval settlement and farmstead located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4404.

What period does Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead date from?

Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlement and farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead?

Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead 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 SM4404.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milnholm Cottage,settlement and farmstead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill (2.9 km), Cleuchfoot,farmstead 1500m NE of (4.2 km), Gibb's Hill, unenclosed settlement,palisaded settlements & houses (5.2 km).

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