Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4098
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tibbers Castle Enclosure is a post-medieval earthwork located approximately 300 metres south-west of Tibbers Castle in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial enclosure, evidenced by surviving earthen banks and ditches characteristic of early modern period agricultural or defensive works. Dating to the post-medieval period, the enclosure likely served a functional role associated with the established stronghold of Tibbers Castle, potentially for stock management, cultivation, or fortification of the wider castle precinct. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE database as SM4098.

Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of?

Tibbers Castle Enclosure is a post-medieval earthwork located approximately 300 metres south-west of Tibbers Castle in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4098.

What period does Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of date from?

Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of?

Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW 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 SM4098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tibbers Castle,enclosure 300m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nith Bridge,cross 180m W of (2.7 km), Holmhill,enclosure 500m S of (3.5 km), Templand Mains,Roman signal station 770m NNW of (3.7 km).

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