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Tanner's Linn is a prehistoric earthwork located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an embanked enclosure whose physical form suggests occupation or defensive purposes during the Iron Age or earlier prehistoric periods. Little detailed archaeological investigation has been recorded for this site in the scholarly literature, and its precise chronology and function remain incompletely understood. The earthwork survives as a landscape feature that contributes to understanding the pattern of prehistoric settlement and land use in the region.
Tanner's Linn, earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10533. View the official record →
Tanner's Linn is a prehistoric earthwork located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10533.
Tanner's Linn, earthwork 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 SM10533.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cars Wood,fort (4.6 km), Kirkholm Hill, enclosure 500m W of Dinwoodie Lodge Cottage (4.7 km), Hangingshaw Farm, Roman camp and prehistoric enclosures 800m WNW of (5 km).
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