Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSwindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5193
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Swindon Cottage is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 700 metres south-east of Swindon in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site represents a modest agricultural settlement typical of the early modern period in the Scottish Borders region. The farmstead survives as upstanding structural remains that reflect the vernacular building practices and rural settlement patterns characteristic of post-medieval farming communities in this area.

Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5193. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of?

Swindon Cottage is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 700 metres south-east of Swindon in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5193.

What period does Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of date from?

Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE 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 Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of?

Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE 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 SM5193.

What other scheduled monuments are near Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Palisaded settlement on Trows Law (6.4 km), Romano-British farmstead, 700m north east of Trows (6.8 km), Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law (6.9 km).

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