Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTweediehall,mound 410m NNE of
Mound

Tweediehall,mound 410m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM2628
Site type
Mound
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tweediehall Mound is an ancient earthwork located approximately 410 metres north-north-east of Tweediehall in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM2628 and represents a significant example of prehistoric or early historic settlement evidence in the region. The mound's precise dating and original function require further archaeological investigation to establish with certainty, though such earthworks in this landscape typically relate to Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation, or potentially to medieval period settlement activity. The monument survives as an earthen mound within the modern landscape and remains of archaeological interest for understanding patterns of settlement and land use in Lanarkshire across successive historical periods.

Tweediehall,mound 410m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tweediehall,mound 410m NNE of?

Tweediehall Mound is an ancient earthwork located approximately 410 metres north-north-east of Tweediehall in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2628.

Who is responsible for protecting Tweediehall,mound 410m NNE of?

Tweediehall,mound 410m NNE 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 SM2628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tweediehall,mound 410m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Avondale Castle (1.9 km), Cot Castle,motte (2.1 km), Burnbrae,barrow 170m NW of (2.6 km).

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