Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWhite Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of
Roundhouse

White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of

Scotland
HES SM3844
Site type
Roundhouse
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of, is a prehistoric roundhouse located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The structure represents domestic Iron Age architecture characteristic of the later prehistoric period in southwest Scotland. Roundhouses of this type, typically circular in plan with timber or stone construction, served as the primary dwelling form for rural communities during the Iron Age and into the Roman period. The monument's survival and recorded location have made it an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric Galloway.

White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3844. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of?

White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of, is a prehistoric roundhouse located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3844.

Who is responsible for protecting White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of?

White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE 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 SM3844.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Loch, roundhouse 310m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craignarget, cairn 800m ENE of (3.3 km), Garheugh,cairn 1050m NW of (3.8 km), Cairn Buy,cairn 720m NW of Garheugh (3.9 km).

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