Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House
Post-Medieval · Early christian site (remains of), 180m ssw of elrig house

Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House

Scotland
HES SM7546
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Early christian site (remains of), 180m ssw of elrig house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Barhobble is a site of early Christian remains located 180 metres south-south-west of Elrig House in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site comprises archaeological evidence of early Christian activity dating to the medieval period, representing the religious landscape of south-west Scotland during the early medieval centuries. The remains reflect the spread of Christianity through the region and contribute to our understanding of settlement patterns and spiritual life in post-Roman Scotland. The site's proximity to Elrig House and its location within the broader Wigtownshire landscape situate it within a historically significant area of early Christian expansion in Galloway.

Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House?

Barhobble is a site of early Christian remains located 180 metres south-south-west of Elrig House in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7546.

What period does Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House date from?

Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a early christian site (remains of), 180m ssw of elrig house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House?

Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House 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 SM7546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barhobble, Early Christian site (remains of), 180m SSW of Elrig House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rough Loch,crannog 450m ESE of (0.8 km), Carlin Stone,450m NW of Loch Head (1.6 km), Two forts S.E. and S.S.E. of Chippermore (1.7 km).

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