Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft
Earthwork w of harpercroft

Wardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft

Scotland
HES SM306
Site type
Earthwork w of harpercroft
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wardlaw Hill is an ancient earthwork located west of Harpercroft in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial defensive or ritual earthwork whose precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though its morphology suggests prehistoric or early medieval origin. The monument is recorded within the Scheduled Monument designation system under the reference SM306 by Historic Environment Scotland. As an earthwork of uncertain chronology situated within Ayrshire's landscape, it represents the archaeological heritage of south-western Scotland and remains of interest to those studying the region's ancient settlement patterns and land use.

Wardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM306. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft?

Wardlaw Hill is an ancient earthwork located west of Harpercroft in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM306.

Who is responsible for protecting Wardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft?

Wardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft 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 SM306.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wardlaw Hill,earthwork SSW of Harpercroft (0.3 km), Kemp Law,fort (1 km), Dundonald Castle (1.8 km).

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