Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPrehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill
Camp hill

Prehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill

Scotland
HES SM13743
Site type
Camp hill
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp Hill is a prehistoric enclosure located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by a bank and ditch, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age fortified settlements in the region. Its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such enclosures typically served defensive, ceremonial, or territorial purposes during the prehistoric period. The monument represents an important example of early settlement activity in the south-west of Scotland and contributes to understanding prehistoric land use and social organisation in this area.

Prehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill?

Camp Hill is a prehistoric enclosure located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13743.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill?

Prehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill 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 SM13743.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of (5.6 km), Roberton Moat,motte,Roberton Bridge (5.7 km), Castle Haven,dun,Castle Haven Bay (6.7 km).

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