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Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM4402
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Milnholm is a settlement situated approximately 200 metres west-south-west of the named location in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site rests upon bedrock of the Riccarton Group, a formation of wacke dating to the Wenlock period, which shapes the underlying geology of this part of the southern uplands. This hard, compact sedimentary rock would have presented specific challenges and opportunities for settlement development in this landscape.

The settlement is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4402, reflecting its archaeological significance. Settlements of this period and type in Dumfriesshire occupy key positions within the regional settlement hierarchy, and their study contributes to understanding patterns of land use and habitation across the borderlands.

The monument's survival and scheduled status ensure that the physical remains and the stratigraphic record they contain remain preserved for future study and interpretation. The site's location on Riccarton Group geology places it within a distinctive geological zone of south-west Scotland, a setting shared by other contemporary settlements in the area.

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

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of?

Milnholm is a settlement situated approximately 200 metres west-south-west of the named location 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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Overview
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Monuments
The legally protected scheduled monuments around the location, each with its period, type and significance.
Battlefields
The battles and sieges fought on this ground, mapped and set on a timeline of the wider conflict.
Roman Britain
The Roman roads, forts and towns near here, and the Iron Age people who held the land before Rome arrived.
Stat Accounts
The parish Statistical Accounts of the 1790s and 1830s, describing life, work and population here.
Civil War
The Civil War fighting, garrisons and recorded militaria in this area, woven into the arc of 1642 to 1651.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back hundreds of millions of years.
Local Names
What the street and field names around here actually mean, and the history buried inside them.
Historical Maps
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill
Medieval · Castle and manse 235m ssw of springhill3.3 km
Cleuchfoot,farmstead 1500m NE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead4.4 km
Old Irvine,settlement 600m NNW of
Settlement5.8 km
Bloch Farm,enclosure 600 m N of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure5.9 km
Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead5.9 km
Broomholmshiels,farmstead 1000m E of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead6.3 km
Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of
Cairn6.3 km
Broomholm, Roman fort
Iron Age · Roman fort6.4 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of

Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of stands on Riccarton Group, bedrock that formed in the Wenlock. The rock here is wacke.

The wider landscape

Around Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of

Battle of Solway Moss 1542Battle (1542) · ~12.3 milesBattle of SarkBattle (1448) · ~13.3 miles
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