Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm
Hut circles 1000m ne of old hall farm

Glenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm

Scotland
HES SM3841
Site type
Hut circles 1000m ne of old hall farm
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenwhan Moor is a Bronze Age settlement comprising hut circles situated approximately one kilometre north-east of Old Hall Farm in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site consists of the remains of prehistoric domestic structures, typical of upland settlement patterns in south-west Scotland during the Bronze Age period. The hut circles represent evidence of settled pastoral communities who occupied the moorland landscape, and the site contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use and habitation in the region.

Glenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3841. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm?

Glenwhan Moor is a Bronze Age settlement comprising hut circles situated approximately one kilometre north-east of Old Hall Farm in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3841.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm?

Glenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm 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 SM3841.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Droughdool Mote, ritual mound (3.2 km), Prehistoric settlements, Fox Plantation (4.6 km), Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark (4.7 km).

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