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Castle Hill, earthwork SSE of Glenside, is a scheduled ancient monument located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork of defensive character, typical of fortified settlements of the medieval or early medieval period in south-western Scotland. Its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though the earthwork's form suggests occupation during a period when such defended positions held strategic or territorial importance in the region. The monument is protected by designation and represents an example of the landscape archaeology of Ayrshire's early settlement patterns.
Castle Hill,earthwork SSE of Glenside is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3305. View the official record →
Castle Hill, earthwork SSE of Glenside, is a scheduled ancient monument located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3305.
Castle Hill,earthwork SSE of Glenside 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 SM3305.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southannan Mansionhouse,Fairlie (1.3 km), Castle Knowe,motte (1.8 km), Fairlie Castle (2.4 km).
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