Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSwanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM10747
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Swanlaws is a Post-Medieval farmstead located approximately 250 metres north-north-east of Swanlaws in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site represents agricultural settlement and land use during the post-medieval period in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the farming practices and rural economy of early modern Scotland. Though specific details of its architectural remains or precise dating within the post-medieval span are not extensively documented in readily available scholarly sources, the farmstead's designation and recording in the national heritage record indicates its significance to understanding the evolution of rural settlement patterns in the region.

Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10747. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of?

Swanlaws is a Post-Medieval farmstead located approximately 250 metres north-north-east of Swanlaws in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10747.

What period does Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of date from?

Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of?

Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE 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 SM10747.

What other scheduled monuments are near Swanlaws, farmstead 250m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hindhope Hill,fort (5 km), Dere Street,Roman road,Blackhall Hill to Black Halls (5.1 km), Loddan, palisaded settlement 350m NW of summit (5.3 km).

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