Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill
Settlement 320m sw of cairnhill

Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill

Scotland
HES SM11990
Site type
Settlement 320m sw of cairnhill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Chalkyhill Wood is an ancient settlement located 320 metres south-west of Cairnhill in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises archaeological remains indicative of early settlement activity in the region, though the precise dating and extent of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study. As recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM11990, the settlement represents evidence of human activity during the prehistoric or early medieval periods in south-west Scotland. The site's location within woodland reflects patterns of settlement distribution characteristic of the Scottish Borders landscape.

Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11990. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill?

Chalkyhill Wood is an ancient settlement located 320 metres south-west of Cairnhill in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11990.

Who is responsible for protecting Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill?

Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill 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 SM11990.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broats, enclosure 250m N of (5.6 km), Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 320m NNW of (5.9 km), Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of (6 km).

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