Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWhite Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead
Settlement 700m sse of corehead

White Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead

Scotland
HES SM6192
Site type
Settlement 700m sse of corehead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

White Hill is an ancient settlement located 700 metres south-south-east of Corehead in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a prehistoric or early historic settlement, though precise dating and full details of its structural composition require reference to specialist archaeological survey records. The designation reflects its importance as a settlement site within the regional archaeological landscape of south-west Scotland, where such dispersed settlement patterns are characteristic of the early medieval period and earlier occupation phases.

White Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is White Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead?

White Hill is an ancient settlement located 700 metres south-south-east of Corehead in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6192.

Who is responsible for protecting White Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead?

White Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead 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 SM6192.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coats Hill, Roman Signal Station 215m W of Moffat Golf Club clubhouse (6.9 km), Coats Hill, motte 480m NE of St Margaret's (7.6 km), Coatshill Quarry to Holehouse Linn, Roman Road. (7.7 km).

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