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Sorbie settlement, located 650 metres north-west of Sorbie in Dumfriesshire, is an ancient settlement of early medieval date. The site comprises the remains of structures dating to the Early Historic period, reflecting patterns of settlement and land use in south-west Scotland during the centuries following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The physical remains survive as cropmarks and earthwork features visible in the landscape, indicating the former extent and arrangement of domestic and agricultural structures at this location. This settlement contributes to understanding of pre-Scotti settlement patterns in the region and the continuity of occupation across the late antique and early medieval transition.
Sorbie,settlement 650m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4411. View the official record →
Sorbie settlement, located 650 metres north-west of Sorbie in Dumfriesshire, is an ancient settlement of early medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4411.
Sorbie,settlement 650m NW 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 SM4411.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langholm Castle (5.7 km), Becks,settlement 800m N of (6 km), Calfield, scooped settlement and farmstead 440m N of (6.7 km).
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