Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4388
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Hopsrigg is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 700 metres south-west of Hopsrigg in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents the settlement pattern and agricultural practice characteristic of the post-medieval period in the Scottish Borders region. As a standing farmstead from this era, it provides evidence of rural settlement development and land use during the early modern period. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM4388.

Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4388. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of?

Old Hopsrigg is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 700 metres south-west of Hopsrigg in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4388.

What period does Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of date from?

Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of?

Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m 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 SM4388.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Hopsrigg,farmstead 700m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gibb's Hill, unenclosed settlement,palisaded settlements & houses (3.8 km), Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of (4.1 km), Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of (4.3 km).

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