Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWanside, farmstead 1300m S of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Wanside, farmstead 1300m S of

Scotland
HES SM4726
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wanside Farmstead is a post-medieval agricultural settlement located approximately 1.3 kilometres south of Wanside in East Lothian. The site represents the material remains of rural farming activity from the early modern period, reflecting the agricultural economy and settlement patterns of the region during the centuries following the medieval period. The farmstead would have comprised working and domestic structures typical of its era, though its precise architectural form and surviving features are documented within the Historic Environment Scotland records. Its designation reflects its archaeological and historical value as evidence of early modern rural life in the Lothians.

Wanside, farmstead 1300m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4726. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wanside, farmstead 1300m S of?

Wanside Farmstead is a post-medieval agricultural settlement located approximately 1.3 kilometres south of Wanside in East Lothian. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4726.

What period does Wanside, farmstead 1300m S of date from?

Wanside, farmstead 1300m S of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Wanside, farmstead 1300m S of?

Wanside, farmstead 1300m S 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 SM4726.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wanside, farmstead 1300m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oxton, Roman fortlet and annexes 230m NNE of Braefoot Cottage (6.4 km), Kirktonhill,fort 400m WSW of (7.2 km), Over Hartside,enclosure 300m N of (7.3 km).

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