Opponents say the Blair Hill scheme is unnecessary and will affect the environment in the area.
There have been nearly 50 properties passed to the community in Dumfries and Galloway since 2017.
The artefacts - one of which is thought to date back to the 8th Century - are set to be relocated.
The multi-million pound plans for the River Cree will go to a public inquiry or a council hearing.
Concerns about land and fishing have been raised about the scheme for Newton Stewart and Minnigaff.
A plaque is unveiled in Minnigaff to recognise the work of the economist Sir James Mirrlees.
