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Laggan Camp, Wigtownshire

Laggan Camp is a prehistoric fort between the Fell of Carleton and the sea in Wigtownshire. The pear-shaped fort occupies a strong position on the summit of a steep-sided hillock, connected to Carleton Fell on the north-west. It is defended by double ramparts and a medial ditch, drawn round the flanks of the hill. It is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM1989.

Place Type: Hillfort
Historic County: Wigtownshire
Lat, Long: 54.704695,-4.4883173
Grid Reference: NX 3976 3725
Civil Parish: Glasserton CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 302815
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Laggan_Camp,_Wigtownshire_302815

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