Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilnholm,settlement 200m WSW of
Settlement

Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM4402
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Milnholm is a settlement located approximately 200 metres west-southwest of the designated reference point in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents an ancient settlement of uncertain precise dating, though it falls within the archaeological record of early settlement activity in the region. The physical remains visible at the site would have comprised domestic structures typical of prehistoric or early historic occupation, though the exact form and extent of these remains require archaeological investigation for definitive characterisation. The settlement's location within Dumfriesshire places it within a landscape of significant archaeological interest, reflecting patterns of human settlement and land use across southern Scotland during antiquity.

Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4402. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of?

Milnholm is a settlement located approximately 200 metres west-southwest of the designated reference point in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4402.

Who is responsible for protecting Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of?

Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW 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 SM4402.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill (3.3 km), Cleuchfoot,farmstead 1500m NE of (4.4 km), Old Irvine,settlement 600m NNW of (5.8 km).

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