Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen Hill
Settlement 550m e of, quhytewoollen hill

The Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen Hill

Scotland
HES SM11966
Site type
Settlement 550m e of, quhytewoollen hill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Hass, settlement 550m east of Quhytewoollen Hill in Dumfriesshire, is an ancient settlement of Iron Age or later prehistoric date. The site consists of earthwork remains characteristic of early settlement patterns in the region, though detailed structural evidence requires field investigation to establish its precise chronological placement within the broader sequence of occupation in South West Scotland. Located in an area of significant archaeological interest, the settlement represents the type of dispersed settlement activity that characterises the prehistoric and early historic landscape of Dumfriesshire.

The Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11966. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen Hill?

The Hass, settlement 550m east of Quhytewoollen Hill in Dumfriesshire, is an ancient settlement of Iron Age or later prehistoric date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11966.

Who is responsible for protecting The Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen Hill?

The Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen 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 SM11966.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hallmuir, settlement 490m S of (4.9 km), Hallmuir, settlement 630m SW of (5 km), Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of (5.7 km).

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