Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChlenry Hill, hut circle 780m ESE of Chlenry
Hut circle 780m ese of chlenry

Chlenry Hill, hut circle 780m ESE of Chlenry

Scotland
HES SM7516
Site type
Hut circle 780m ese of chlenry
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Chlenry Hill hut circle is an ancient settlement remains located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The site comprises a prehistoric domestic structure typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in this region, positioned approximately 780 metres east-south-east of Chlenry. Such hut circles represent important evidence of early permanent habitation in south-west Scotland, with their circular or sub-circular earthwork foundations indicating the domestic arrangements of pre-Roman communities. The monument's preservation as an archaeological site contributes to understanding settlement distribution and domestic life in this area during the later prehistoric period.

Chlenry Hill, hut circle 780m ESE of Chlenry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chlenry Hill, hut circle 780m ESE of Chlenry?

Chlenry Hill hut circle is an ancient settlement remains located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7516.

Who is responsible for protecting Chlenry Hill, hut circle 780m ESE of Chlenry?

Chlenry Hill, hut circle 780m ESE of Chlenry 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 SM7516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chlenry Hill, hut circle 780m ESE of Chlenry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of (5.2 km), Prehistoric and early medieval settlements, 260m NE of Fairfield (5.5 km), East Galdenoch, enclosures 100m SE of (6 km).

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