Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTanlawhill,settlement 250m S of
Settlement

Tanlawhill,settlement 250m S of

Scotland
HES SM4694
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tanlawhill is a settlement located approximately 250 metres south of Tanlawhill in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early settlement activity in the region, though detailed information about its specific period of occupation and archaeological character remains limited in the published scholarly record. The designation by Historic Environment Scotland (SM4694) indicates recognition of its significance as an archaeological monument within the Dumfriesshire landscape.

Tanlawhill,settlement 250m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4694. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tanlawhill,settlement 250m S of?

Tanlawhill is a settlement located approximately 250 metres south of Tanlawhill in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4694.

Who is responsible for protecting Tanlawhill,settlement 250m S of?

Tanlawhill,settlement 250m S 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 SM4694.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tanlawhill,settlement 250m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craighousesteads,fort (5.8 km), Pyatshaws Rig, settlement 965m NE of Meikle Whitriggs (6.8 km), Mid Hill, settlement 1480m SSE of Cairnknowe (6.9 km).

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