Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTanlawhill, settlement 480m WNW of
Settlement

Tanlawhill, settlement 480m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM2851
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tanlawhill is an ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 480 metres west-northwest of the named settlement. The site represents a prehistoric or early historic occupation, though detailed archaeological investigation has been limited. Physical remains at the location consist of earthwork features characteristic of settlement activity from this period, preserved in the landscape as surface archaeological evidence. The site's designation within the Scottish archaeological record reflects its importance to understanding settlement patterns and land use in south-western Scotland during antiquity.

Tanlawhill, settlement 480m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2851. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tanlawhill, settlement 480m WNW of?

Tanlawhill is an ancient settlement located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 480 metres west-northwest of the named settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2851.

Who is responsible for protecting Tanlawhill, settlement 480m WNW of?

Tanlawhill, settlement 480m WNW 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 SM2851.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tanlawhill, settlement 480m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craighousesteads,fort (6.3 km), Pearsby Hill, enclosures and settlement 1250m E of Craighousesteads (6.3 km), Pyatshaws Rig, settlement 965m NE of Meikle Whitriggs (7.1 km).

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