Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDoe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead
Settlement 915m n of kirtlehead

Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead

Scotland
HES SM12739
Site type
Settlement 915m n of kirtlehead
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Doe's Hill is an ancient settlement situated 915 metres north of Kirtlehead in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises remains consistent with settlement activity from the prehistoric or early historic period, though precise dating and chronological attribution require archaeological assessment. The physical remains reflect typical characteristics of upland settlement in the southern Scottish borderlands, with evidence of occupation patterns that contribute to understanding of settlement distribution in the region during antiquity.

Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12739. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead?

Doe's Hill is an ancient settlement situated 915 metres north of Kirtlehead in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12739.

Who is responsible for protecting Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead?

Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead 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 SM12739.

What other scheduled monuments are near Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of (2.4 km), Birrens Hill, enclosure and farmstead 750m W of Carruthers (3.5 km), Minsca, settlement 295m WNW of (5.2 km).

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