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Pyatshaws Rig is a post-medieval settlement located approximately 965 metres north-east of Meikle Whitriggs in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents a rural settlement pattern typical of the early modern period in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries region. Archaeological and cartographic evidence indicates occupation and agricultural use during the post-medieval era, reflecting the dispersed settlement strategies characteristic of upland and marginal farming communities in south-west Scotland during this period.
Pyatshaws Rig, settlement 965m NE of Meikle Whitriggs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2289. View the official record →
Pyatshaws Rig is a post-medieval settlement located approximately 965 metres north-east of Meikle Whitriggs in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2289.
Pyatshaws Rig, settlement 965m NE of Meikle Whitriggs dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlement 965m ne of meikle whitriggs. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Pyatshaws Rig, settlement 965m NE of Meikle Whitriggs 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 SM2289.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minsca, settlement 295m WNW of (3.6 km), Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of (4.8 km), Birrens Hill, enclosure and farmstead 750m W of Carruthers (4.9 km).
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