Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSelcoth,scooped homestead 150m SW of
Scooped homestead

Selcoth,scooped homestead 150m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4477
Site type
Scooped homestead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Selcoth is a scooped homestead located approximately 150 metres south-west of Selcoth in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises a sunken or scooped dwelling platform characteristic of prehistoric settlement patterns in southern Scotland, with the depression formed by the removal or compression of material during occupation. Such homesteads are typically associated with Iron Age or Romano-British periods, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The monument's survival as an earthwork feature preserves evidence of domestic settlement practices in the upland margins of the region during the pre-medieval period.

Selcoth,scooped homestead 150m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Selcoth,scooped homestead 150m SW of?

Selcoth is a scooped homestead located approximately 150 metres south-west of Selcoth in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4477.

Who is responsible for protecting Selcoth,scooped homestead 150m SW of?

Selcoth,scooped homestead 150m 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 SM4477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Selcoth,scooped homestead 150m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Cottage, fort and settlement 50m S of (2.7 km), Craiglynne, two scooped settlements 660m and 750m SSE of (3 km), Frenchland, farmstead and cultivation remains 695m NE of (3.6 km).

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