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Unenclosed settlement, 990m south of Kirminnoch, is a prehistoric settlement site located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The site comprises scattered archaeological remains characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation, though precise dating requires excavation evidence. Such unenclosed settlements are significant for understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric southwest Scotland, where communities often established themselves without formal defensive or boundary structures. The site's location and morphology contribute to the broader archaeological record of Wigtownshire's early occupation history.
Unenclosed settlement, 990m S of Kirminnoch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7438. View the official record →
Unenclosed settlement, 990m south of Kirminnoch, is a prehistoric settlement site located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7438.
Unenclosed settlement, 990m S of Kirminnoch 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 SM7438.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Galdenoch, enclosures 100m SE of (2.4 km), East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of (2.8 km), Camserney, enclosure and palisaded settlement 225m ESE of (3.2 km).
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