Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCamp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore
Post-Medieval · Enclosure 800m se of crochmore

Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore

Scotland
HES SM1055
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure 800m se of crochmore
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp Hill is a post-medieval enclosure situated approximately 800 metres south-east of Crochmore in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork boundaries characteristic of the post-medieval period, reflecting agricultural or pastoral land management practices of the early modern era. Its precise dating and original function within the local settlement pattern remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though such enclosures typically indicate intensified land organisation following the medieval period.

Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore?

Camp Hill is a post-medieval enclosure situated approximately 800 metres south-east of Crochmore in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1055.

What period does Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore date from?

Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure 800m se of crochmore. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore?

Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore 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 SM1055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drumcoltran Castle (Tower) (1.4 km), Green Island,fort,Milton Loch (3.3 km), Tarkirra,fort (5.2 km).

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