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Deil's Dike is a linear earthwork located on the Hill of Ochiltree in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial ditch and bank system that runs across the hillside, characteristic of prehistoric or early historic defensive or territorial boundaries. Its precise dating remains uncertain from the available archaeological record, though such linear earthworks in this region are often associated with Iron Age or early medieval periods. The earthwork's function may have been defensive, agricultural, or related to land demarcation, though further archaeological investigation would be required to determine its specific purpose and chronological context with certainty.
Deil's Dike,linear earthwork,Hill of Ochiltree is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1966. View the official record →
Deil's Dike is a linear earthwork located on the Hill of Ochiltree in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1966.
Deil's Dike,linear earthwork,Hill of Ochiltree 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 SM1966.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Ochiltree,crannogs (1.2 km), Middle Bridge of Cree,cairn 110m WNW of (3.3 km), Loch Maberry Castle,crannog (4.4 km).
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