Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of
Ring-ditch

Glaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5502
Site type
Ring-ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glaisnock ring-ditch 140m SE of is a Bronze Age monument situated in Ayrshire, Scotland. Ring-ditches of this period typically represent the remains of burial monuments or ceremonial enclosures, consisting of a circular or sub-circular ditch that once enclosed a raised central area. The site's precise dating and any associated finds that would clarify its specific function within Bronze Age settlement and burial practice remain matters for archaeological investigation, though such monuments generally date to the second millennium BCE and represent significant ritual or funerary focal points within their local landscapes.

Glaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5502. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of?

Glaisnock ring-ditch 140m SE of is a Bronze Age monument situated in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5502.

Who is responsible for protecting Glaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of?

Glaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of 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 SM5502.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highpark,enclosure 250m NW of (3.8 km), Ayr Fort Gate, nos.2 and 2A Montgomerie Terrace, Ayr (4.1 km), Ayr Fort Wall (part), Ailsa Place, Ayr (4.3 km).

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