Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Hill,earthwork 820m SW of
Earthwork

Castle Hill,earthwork 820m SW of

Scotland
HES SM2741
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill, an earthwork situated 820 metres south-west of Lanarkshire, is a scheduled monument that survives as a substantial defensive work. The site comprises an artificial mound with associated defensive features characteristic of medieval fortification practices in lowland Scotland. Dating evidence and structural characteristics suggest occupation during the medieval period, when such earthwork castles served as focal points for local authority and territorial control. The monument represents an important example of the earthwork fortifications that preceded or accompanied stone castle construction in the Scottish landscape.

Castle Hill,earthwork 820m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2741. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill,earthwork 820m SW of?

Castle Hill, an earthwork situated 820 metres south-west of Lanarkshire, is a scheduled monument that survives as a substantial defensive work. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2741.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill,earthwork 820m SW of?

Castle Hill,earthwork 820m SW of 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 SM2741.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill,earthwork 820m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broadhill End,cairn (4.8 km), Cairn, 640m ENE of Devonshaw Hill (5.5 km), Devonshaw Hill,enclosure 300m NNE of summit (5.6 km).

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