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Polmaddy is a medieval and post-medieval settlement located in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the southwest of Scotland. The site comprises the remains of domestic and agricultural structures that reflect occupation and land use spanning the medieval period into the early modern era. Like many rural settlements in this region, Polmaddy represents the pattern of dispersed settlement typical of southwestern Scotland, where communities adapted to local topography and available resources. The archaeological evidence indicates continuity of habitation across these periods, documenting the character of rural life in Kirkcudbrightshire before the significant agricultural and social changes of the later post-medieval period.
Polmaddy,medieval and post-medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5391. View the official record →
Polmaddy is a medieval and post-medieval settlement located in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the southwest of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5391.
Polmaddy,medieval and post-medieval settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a medieval and post-medieval settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Polmaddy,medieval and post-medieval settlement 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 SM5391.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dundeugh Castle (1.1 km), Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs (3.6 km), Earlston Castle (4.4 km).
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