Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRigfoot,settlement
Settlement

Rigfoot,settlement

Scotland
HES SM4409
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rigfoot Settlement is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Dumfriesshire, south-west Scotland. The settlement comprises the remains of structures dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, though precise dating has not been conclusively established. The site represents evidence of early settlement and land use in the region during the later prehistoric period. Its location and surviving archaeological features contribute to understanding patterns of habitation and resource exploitation in south-west Scotland during antiquity.

Rigfoot,settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4409. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rigfoot,settlement?

Rigfoot Settlement is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Dumfriesshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4409.

Who is responsible for protecting Rigfoot,settlement?

Rigfoot,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 SM4409.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rigfoot,settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barntalloch Castle, motte and bailey, Staplegordon (5.6 km), Terrona, scooped settlement 150m SE of (6 km), Milnholm,settlement 200m WSW of (6.1 km).

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