Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn
Post-Medieval · Rectangular enclosure 800m nnw of,on bank of coates burn

Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn

Scotland
HES SM3351
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Rectangular enclosure 800m nnw of,on bank of coates burn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Shaw is a post-medieval rectangular enclosure located approximately 800 metres north-north-west of Coates, on the bank of Coates Burn in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular earthwork that reflects the agricultural and settlement patterns of the post-medieval period in the Scottish Borders. Its position on the burn indicates a deliberate choice of site related to water access, typical of enclosures from this era. The precise function and dating within the post-medieval period remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though the site's surviving earthwork testament to sustained land management and use in the region.

Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3351. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn?

Shaw is a post-medieval rectangular enclosure located approximately 800 metres north-north-west of Coates, on the bank of Coates Burn in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3351.

What period does Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn date from?

Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a rectangular enclosure 800m nnw of,on bank of coates burn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn?

Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn 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 SM3351.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Firtree Hill,fort (4.1 km), Cowburn, burnt mounds 1027m SE of (6.7 km), Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse (7.2 km).

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