What is recorded here
Castle Hill, Crawford stands as a prehistoric fort and house platform in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The earth itself may have shaped the defences before human hands ever touched the stones. People may have climbed the hill to watch weather come or to keep others at a distance. The ground still holds that old purpose even when no wall remains for eyes to find.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castle Hill, Crawford as Fort (prehistoric), House Platform (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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