Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCommon Hill,homestead
Homestead

Common Hill,homestead

Scotland
HES SM1732
Site type
Homestead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Common Hill homestead is a prehistoric settlement site located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site represents domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period and survives as earthwork remains indicative of ancient settlement patterns in central Scotland. The homestead's physical character reflects the typical arrangement of residential structures from its period, contributing to archaeological understanding of rural settlement organisation in the region. As a recorded monument within the Historic Environment Record, it remains of significance for interpreting patterns of human habitation and land use in Stirlingshire's prehistoric past.

Common Hill,homestead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1732. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Common Hill,homestead?

Common Hill homestead is a prehistoric settlement site located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1732.

Who is responsible for protecting Common Hill,homestead?

Common Hill,homestead 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 SM1732.

What other scheduled monuments are near Common Hill,homestead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 80m WSW of Seabegs Place (8.1 km), Antonine Wall, Seabegs Wood, rampart, ditch and Military Way (8.3 km), Antonine Wall, Milnquarter, Roman temporary camp 240m SE of (8.4 km).

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