Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW of
Earthwork

Hillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM2652
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillhead is an ancient earthwork located approximately 1220 metres north-northwest of Hillhead in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork of uncertain dating and function, recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database as SM2652. Without more detailed archaeological investigation or established scholarly consensus on its specific period and purpose, its historical significance remains to be fully determined, though its presence testifies to human activity and land use in the Lanarkshire landscape during the prehistoric or early historic periods. The monument's physical character and cultural context would require specialist archaeological survey to elucidate its role within the broader settlement patterns and territorial organisation of the region.

Hillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW of?

Hillhead is an ancient earthwork located approximately 1220 metres north-northwest of Hillhead in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2652.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW of?

Hillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW 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 SM2652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St John's Kirk,fort 360m WNW of (5.6 km), Richard's Knowe Strip,settlement 150m WNW of St John's Kirk (5.7 km), Coulter Motte,motte,Wolfclyde (6.9 km).

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