Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTanner's Linn, earthwork
Earthwork

Tanner's Linn, earthwork

Scotland
HES SM10533
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Tanner's Linn, earthwork?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Tanner's Linn, earthwork?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tanner's Linn, earthwork?

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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