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Gibb's Hill is an unenclosed settlement of probable Iron Age date located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of palisaded settlements and associated structures, indicating a form of settlement organisation typical of the later prehistoric period in southern Scotland, where defended homesteads were arranged without the formal enclosure systems characteristic of some contemporary settlement types. The palisaded construction suggests defensive concerns or social demarcation appropriate to the Iron Age period. The settlement's layout and architectural approach provide evidence for domestic and possibly communal practices during this formative period of Scottish prehistory.
Gibb's Hill, unenclosed settlement,palisaded settlements & houses is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4518. View the official record →
Gibb's Hill is an unenclosed settlement of probable Iron Age date located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4518.
Gibb's Hill, unenclosed settlement,palisaded settlements & houses 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 SM4518.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of (1 km), Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of (1.4 km), Cleuchfoot,farmstead 1500m NE of (1.6 km).
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