Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch
Hut circle 1070m nne of drummuckloch

Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch

Scotland
HES SM7385
Site type
Hut circle 1070m nne of drummuckloch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. The site represents evidence of Iron Age settlement activity in the region, consisting of a circular or sub-circular earthwork typical of domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an archaeological feature within the landscape of Drummuckloch Hill, preserved as a record of ancient settlement patterns in Dumfries and Galloway. The site has been recorded within the national archaeological database to aid understanding of Iron Age settlement distribution across Scotland.

Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7385. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch?

Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7385.

Who is responsible for protecting Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch?

Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch 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 SM7385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drummuckloch Hill, hut circle 1070m NNE of Drummuckloch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallahill,cairn 300m NNW of (8.1 km), Mid Ochtrelure, enclosure 250m NNW of (8.3 km), Barrows, enclosures and cist burials, 810m NE of Cults (8.6 km).

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