Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMoodlaw,settlement 600m S of
Settlement

Moodlaw,settlement 600m S of

Scotland
HES SM4721
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Moodlaw is an ancient settlement located approximately 600 metres south of the named settlement of Moodlaw in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a prehistoric or early medieval occupation, though the precise dating and cultural attribution require archaeological investigation to establish definitively. The settlement's physical remains are characteristic of rural settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders region, reflecting patterns of land use and habitation in the pre-improvement landscape. As recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM4721, the site represents an important element of the region's archaeological resource and settlement history.

Moodlaw,settlement 600m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4721. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moodlaw,settlement 600m S of?

Moodlaw is an ancient settlement located approximately 600 metres south of the named settlement of Moodlaw in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4721.

Who is responsible for protecting Moodlaw,settlement 600m S of?

Moodlaw,settlement 600m S 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 SM4721.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moodlaw,settlement 600m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Knowe, settlement 300m S of Castle O'er Farm (8.5 km), Bankburnfoot, settlement 1550m WSW of (8.6 km), Shielburn,settlement 350m NW of (9.2 km).

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