Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEnclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House
310m sse of the dairy house

Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House

Scotland
HES SM7362
Site type
310m sse of the dairy house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House is an Iron Age or Romano-British settlement site located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. The site consists of an enclosed or defended settlement, typical of prehistoric and early historic communities in southwest Scotland, where such settlements served as focal points for pastoral and agricultural life. The physical remains comprise earthwork features characteristic of enclosed settlements from this period, though the precise dating and structural details remain subject to ongoing archaeological assessment. Such sites are significant for understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in the region during the late prehistoric and early Roman Iron Age periods.

Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House?

Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House is an Iron Age or Romano-British settlement site located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7362.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House?

Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House 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 SM7362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Cairnweil,standing stone 180m ESE of (4.8 km), Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church (5 km), Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage (5 km).

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