Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of
Post-Medieval · Homestead and enclosure

Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4488
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Homestead and enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nethermuir is a post-medieval homestead and enclosure located approximately 250 metres south-west of its designated reference point in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a domestic settlement with associated agricultural enclosure, representing the pattern of rural habitation and land use characteristic of early modern Scotland. The homestead dates to the post-medieval period, reflecting the farming practices and settlement patterns of the region during this era of Scottish history.

Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4488. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of?

Nethermuir is a post-medieval homestead and enclosure located approximately 250 metres south-west of its designated reference point in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4488.

What period does Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of date from?

Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a homestead and enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of?

Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW 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 SM4488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nethermuir,homestead and enclosure 250m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whiteside, settlement 120m WSW of (1.5 km), Crosbie House, remains of (1.7 km), Prestwick, Old Parish Church (2 km).

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