Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHouston North Mound, 300m WSW of Greenhill Farm
300m wsw of greenhill farm

Houston North Mound, 300m WSW of Greenhill Farm

Scotland
HES SM3913
Site type
300m wsw of greenhill farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Houston North Mound is a prehistoric mound located approximately 300 metres west-south-west of Greenhill Farm in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The monument represents an earthwork of archaeological significance within the local landscape, though detailed records of its excavation history and precise dating remain limited in the publicly accessible scholarly literature. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and holds archaeological interest as a potential ceremonial or funerary monument of Early Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric date, consistent with similar mounded structures across central Scotland.

Houston North Mound, 300m WSW of Greenhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3913. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Houston North Mound, 300m WSW of Greenhill Farm?

Houston North Mound is a prehistoric mound located approximately 300 metres west-south-west of Greenhill Farm in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3913.

Who is responsible for protecting Houston North Mound, 300m WSW of Greenhill Farm?

Houston North Mound, 300m WSW of Greenhill 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 SM3913.

What other scheduled monuments are near Houston North Mound, 300m WSW of Greenhill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir (3 km), Castle Hill, motte, Bridge of Weir (3 km), Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh (5.4 km).

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