What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Big Chesters, Bowshiel as Fort (later Prehistoric), Linear Earthwork (iron Age)(possible), Settlement (late Iron Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Penmanshiel TunnelRailway Tunnel (19th Century) · 609 yd
Bowshiel WoodWood · 611 yd
Pease BurnBuilding(s) (post Medieval) · 663 yd
BowshielTower House (medieval) · 735 yd
Penmanshiel WoodFindspot (early 19th Century) (1830), Cinerary Urn (bronze Age) · 755 yd
BlackburnrigMountain / peak · 1477 yd
Ewieside HillRing Ditch House(s) (later Prehistoric), Settlement (later Prehistoric) · 1.2 mi
Gowel WoodForest · 1.2 mi
Battle of Piperdeanbattle · 2.0 mi
PenmanshielCottage(s) (post Medieval), Well (period Unknown) · 1133 yd
Blackburn HouseHouse (post Medieval) · 1346 yd
Greenside HillRoad (post Medieval) · 1.2 mi