Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHills of Dunipace, dovecote and remains of house 200m NE of
Dovecote and remains of house

Hills of Dunipace, dovecote and remains of house 200m NE of

Scotland
HES SM5378
Site type
Dovecote and remains of house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The dovecote and house remains at Hills of Dunipace in Stirlingshire represent a modest agricultural settlement of post-medieval date. The dovecote, situated approximately 200 metres north-east of the main house site, is a stone-built structure typical of Scottish rural properties where such buildings served both practical and status functions, enabling the keeping of pigeons for food and their droppings for fertiliser. The accompanying house remains indicate a small domestic establishment characteristic of the early modern period occupation of this locality. Together, these structures document the material culture and settlement patterns of rural Stirlingshire during the centuries following the medieval period.

Hills of Dunipace, dovecote and remains of house 200m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5378. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hills of Dunipace, dovecote and remains of house 200m NE of?

The dovecote and house remains at Hills of Dunipace in Stirlingshire represent a modest agricultural settlement of post-medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5378.

Who is responsible for protecting Hills of Dunipace, dovecote and remains of house 200m NE of?

Hills of Dunipace, dovecote and remains of house 200m NE 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 SM5378.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hills of Dunipace, dovecote and remains of house 200m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Milnquarter, Roman temporary camp 240m SE of (2.8 km), Antonine Wall, 80m WSW of Seabegs Place (3.2 km), Antonine Wall, Seabegs Wood, rampart, ditch and Military Way (3.4 km).

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