Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPlay Hill, settlement
Settlement

Play Hill, settlement

Scotland
HES SM6231
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Play Hill is a settlement site located in Midlothian, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland with reference SM6231. The site represents evidence of human settlement activity in the region, though detailed archaeological documentation regarding its precise dating and chronological phase remains limited in the readily available scholarly record. Its designation as a scheduled monument indicates its recognized historical importance to the understanding of settlement patterns in Midlothian during periods of archaeological significance.

Play Hill, settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Play Hill, settlement?

Play Hill is a settlement site located in Midlothian, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland with reference SM6231. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6231.

Who is responsible for protecting Play Hill, settlement?

Play Hill, settlement 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 SM6231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Play Hill, settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crichton Castle (0.9 km), Loquhariot,fort 500m SW of (2.3 km), Saughland,enclosure 150m W of (3 km).

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