Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Hill,earthwork,Symington
Earthwork,symington

Castle Hill,earthwork,Symington

Scotland
HES SM2764
Site type
Earthwork,symington
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill, Symington is an ancient earthwork located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, representing a settlement of prehistoric or early medieval date. The monument comprises an upstanding mound with associated defensive earthworks typical of early fortified settlement sites in the region. Its precise chronological attribution requires archaeological assessment, though such earthworks in Lowland Scotland generally relate to Iron Age or early medieval occupation phases. The site's survival as a recognisable topographic feature indicates its historical significance as evidence of early settlement patterns in the Clyde valley area.

Castle Hill,earthwork,Symington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2764. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill,earthwork,Symington?

Castle Hill, Symington is an ancient earthwork located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, representing a settlement of prehistoric or early medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2764.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill,earthwork,Symington?

Castle Hill,earthwork,Symington 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 SM2764.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill,earthwork,Symington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of (4.1 km), Broadhill End,cairn (5.2 km), Cairn, 640m ENE of Devonshaw Hill (6.1 km).

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