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The altar stone at Westhills is a prehistoric monument situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The stone lies approximately thirty-five metres north of Westhills and represents a form of ritual or ceremonial marker from the Bronze Age or earlier periods, though precise dating requires archaeological assessment. Such altar stones typically functioned in religious or communal contexts within early Scottish societies, though the specific function and chronology of this particular example would require reference to detailed archaeological records held by Historic Environment Scotland. The monument's survival reflects the enduring presence of prehistoric sacred sites across the southern uplands of Scotland.
Westhills, altar stone 35m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11980. View the official record →
The altar stone at Westhills is a prehistoric monument situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11980.
Westhills, altar stone 35m N of 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 SM11980.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall between Apple Garth, Westfield, and the dismantled railway in wall mile 77 (4.9 km), Hadrian's Wall between the dismantled railway and the access road to Glendale caravan park in wall mile 77 (4.9 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the access road to Glendale caravan park and the track south of Kirkland House in wall miles 77 and 78 (5 km).
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