Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouthgate, settlement 350m N of
Settlement

Southgate, settlement 350m N of

Scotland
HES SM11971
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Southgate is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 350 metres north of Southgate in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under the Historic Environment Scotland record system (HES INSPIRE SM11971). The settlement represents evidence of early human occupation in the region, though specific details of its archaeological character and dating remain within specialist records. Such sites in Dumfriesshire contribute to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns in the south-west of Scotland during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods.

Southgate, settlement 350m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11971. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southgate, settlement 350m N of?

Southgate is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 350 metres north of Southgate in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11971.

Who is responsible for protecting Southgate, settlement 350m N of?

Southgate, settlement 350m N 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 SM11971.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southgate, settlement 350m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Braehill, enclosed settlement 450m SW of (1.4 km), Thistle cottage, fort 130m E of (1.9 km), Dalton, old parish church (2 km).

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