Archaeological sites · North West England
Settlements and roundhouses
Settlements and roundhouses — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 7.6 km
About
Settlements and roundhouses is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Settlements and roundhouses in the Scottish Lowlands represent significant archaeological sites that provide insight into ancient domestic life. These structures are characterised by their circular design, which reflects the communal living practices of early societies. The sites offer a glimpse into the construction methods and social organisation of the period. Visitors can explore the remnants of these roundhouses, which are crucial for understanding Scotland's prehistoric landscape and cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9674, -5.0867
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: n11755636657 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56664829 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Settlements and roundhouses?
- Settlements and roundhouses is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 0NS).
- What is Settlements and roundhouses?
- Settlements and roundhouses — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Settlements and roundhouses?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 0NS.
- How do I get to Settlements and roundhouses?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 0NS.