Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW of
Roundhouses 690m wsw of and 780m and

Hillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW of

Scotland
HES SM12868
Site type
Roundhouses 690m wsw of and 780m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hillside roundhouses are a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, comprising three separate structures positioned at varying distances to the west and southwest of the named location. The roundhouses represent domestic occupation from the later Bronze Age period and exemplify the settlement patterns characteristic of prehistoric communities in southwest Scotland during this era. The structures, identified through archaeological survey and field investigation, contribute to understanding of Iron Age and Bronze Age domestic architecture in the region, though detailed excavation records for the site remain limited in the published scholarly record.

Hillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12868. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW of?

Hillside roundhouses are a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, comprising three separate structures positioned at varying distances to the west and southwest of the named location. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12868.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW of?

Hillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW 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 SM12868.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillside, roundhouses 690m WSW of and 780m and 830m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnbank Water, settlement 1740m S of Hillside (1.2 km), Muiredge, cairn 1050m W of (2.3 km), Dowries, cairn 495m SW of (2.5 km).

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