Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStobs Camp rifle ranges, 650m W, 330m WNW and 450m SSE of White Knowe
650m w, 330m wnw and 450m sse of white knowe

Stobs Camp rifle ranges, 650m W, 330m WNW and 450m SSE of White Knowe

Scotland
HES SM13755
Site type
650m w, 330m wnw and 450m sse of white knowe
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stobs Camp rifle ranges is a military training facility located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, near White Knowe. The site comprises three distinct rifle range complexes positioned at varying distances from White Knowe, reflecting the spatial requirements of nineteenth and early twentieth century military marksmanship training. The ranges were established to support military operations and training needs during the period of British imperial expansion and preparation for major European conflicts. The physical remains demonstrate the infrastructure characteristic of Victorian and Edwardian era rifle ranges, including the built features and earthworks necessary for safe, controlled firearms practice.

Stobs Camp rifle ranges, 650m W, 330m WNW and 450m SSE of White Knowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13755. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stobs Camp rifle ranges, 650m W, 330m WNW and 450m SSE of White Knowe?

Stobs Camp rifle ranges is a military training facility located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, near White Knowe. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13755.

Who is responsible for protecting Stobs Camp rifle ranges, 650m W, 330m WNW and 450m SSE of White Knowe?

Stobs Camp rifle ranges, 650m W, 330m WNW and 450m SSE of White 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 SM13755.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stobs Camp rifle ranges, 650m W, 330m WNW and 450m SSE of White Knowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Catrail,linear earthwork,SE slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike (2.4 km), Dod,enclosure on Gray Coat,530m SW of (3 km), Dod,earthworks on Gray Coat 540m SSW of (3 km).

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