Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuldhousehill Wood,settlement 600m SSW of Ericstane
Settlement 600m ssw of ericstane

Auldhousehill Wood,settlement 600m SSW of Ericstane

Scotland
HES SM6138
Site type
Settlement 600m ssw of ericstane
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auldhousehill Wood settlement is an archaeological site located approximately 600 metres south-southwest of Ericstane in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of ancient settlement activity in this region of southern Scotland, though detailed archaeological investigation and publication regarding its specific characteristics and dating remain limited in the readily available scholarly record. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and is designated under HES INSPIRE reference SM6138, indicating its recognition as a site of archaeological interest requiring protection and study.

Auldhousehill Wood,settlement 600m SSW of Ericstane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6138. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auldhousehill Wood,settlement 600m SSW of Ericstane?

Auldhousehill Wood settlement is an archaeological site located approximately 600 metres south-southwest of Ericstane in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6138.

Who is responsible for protecting Auldhousehill Wood,settlement 600m SSW of Ericstane?

Auldhousehill Wood,settlement 600m SSW of Ericstane 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 SM6138.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auldhousehill Wood,settlement 600m SSW of Ericstane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchen Castle (7 km), Beattock Hill, settlement 700m W of Hillside Cottages (7.9 km), Easter Earshaig, settlement 100m NW of (8.3 km).

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