Description

The monument comprises an enclosed settlement, of medieval/post-medieval date, lying within a field system. The settlement lies in a scoop 43m (ENE-WSW) x 37m transversely. It has been slightly scooped into the uphill side, where it is bounded by a scarp 1.3m high. On the other 3 sides it is bounded by the remains of a stone wall 0.9m high and spread to 4.2m across. The original entrance lies on the ENE. A number of scoops in the interior probably mark the position of timber buildings on all sides but to the W and SW the settlement is surrounded by rig and furrow cultivation. To the N and NE this cultivated area is bounded by a ditch and bank. It is bounded to the W by Whitegill Sike. The boundary bank is under the stone dyke at the NE (the NE property boundary of Effgill Farm) some 38m to the NW of the track.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The site is nationally important to the themes of medieval/post medieval settlement, economy and agricultural practice. It is important because of its field characteristics: its whole field system survives. It is important in the group of settlements of this period, notably the other monuments of the period in the same valley: the study of these monuments together will contribute significantly to the understanding of the rural settlement and economy of the period.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Source: Historic Environment Scotland