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Gallow Hill is a prehistoric settlement and ring-ditch located 320 metres north of Girvan Mains in Ayrshire, Scotland. The ring-ditch, a circular earthwork formed by a continuous ditch, represents the remains of a Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic structure, likely indicating a roundhouse dwelling of the later prehistoric period. The site demonstrates the pattern of settlement in south-west Scotland during antiquity, with the ring-ditch providing evidence of the circular building traditions characteristic of these periods. The monument's preservation as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding the distribution and nature of prehistoric settlement in Ayrshire.
Gallow Hill,settlement and ring-ditch 320m N of Girvan Mains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5501. View the official record →
Gallow Hill is a prehistoric settlement and ring-ditch located 320 metres north of Girvan Mains in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5501.
Gallow Hill,settlement and ring-ditch 320m N of Girvan Mains 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 SM5501.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Temporary Camp and prehistoric enclosure, 200m SW and 190m ENE of Girvan Mains farm (0.5 km), Houdston Hill,enclosure 300m SSW of Drumrannie Bridge (1.5 km), Mote Hill,barrow 300m NNW of Coalpots Bridge (2.4 km).
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