Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe
Post-Medieval · Buildings and enclosure w of lairdside knowe

Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe

Scotland
HES SM8189
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Buildings and enclosure w of lairdside knowe
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe is a post-medieval settlement in Peeblesshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument. The site comprises structural remains of buildings and associated enclosure features positioned to the west of Lairdside Knowe. These remains represent the material culture of rural occupation and land use during the post-medieval period in the Scottish Borders region. The site's archaeological value lies in its potential to illuminate patterns of settlement, agricultural practice, and domestic organisation in this locality during the early modern era.

Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe?

Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe is a post-medieval settlement in Peeblesshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8189.

What period does Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe date from?

Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a buildings and enclosure w of lairdside knowe. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe?

Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe 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 SM8189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law (0.6 km), Stanhope, unenclosed platform settlement SE of Shaw Burn (1.1 km), Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope (3.7 km).

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