Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDeil's Jingle South, linear earthwork
Linear earthwork

Deil's Jingle South, linear earthwork

Scotland
HES SM4457
Site type
Linear earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deil's Jingle South is a linear earthwork located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument forms part of a system of ancient linear defences in the region, consisting of an earthen bank and ditch that runs across the landscape. Such linear earthworks in southern Scotland are typically associated with Iron Age or Romano-British settlement patterns, though precise dating remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. The site represents evidence of territorial demarcation or defensive strategy employed by prehistoric or early historic communities in the Scottish Borders region.

Deil's Jingle South, linear earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deil's Jingle South, linear earthwork?

Deil's Jingle South is a linear earthwork located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4457.

Who is responsible for protecting Deil's Jingle South, linear earthwork?

Deil's Jingle South, linear earthwork 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 SM4457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deil's Jingle South, linear earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirtlehead, unenclosed settlement 1850m N of (7.4 km), Newhall Hill,enclosures (7.9 km), Pyatshaws Rig, settlement 965m NE of Meikle Whitriggs (7.9 km).

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