Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAlrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of
Post-Medieval · Settlements,field systems and cairn

Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of

Scotland
HES SM4445
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Settlements,field systems and cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Alrick is a post-medieval settlement located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 500 metres west of a cairn that forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of the area. The site comprises the remains of domestic settlement structures alongside field systems that reflect the organisation of agrarian land use during the post-medieval period. The settlement and associated field patterns provide evidence of rural occupation and farming practices in Angus during the centuries following the medieval period. The cairn nearby, though potentially of earlier origin, forms part of the archaeological context of this historically significant locality.

Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4445. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of?

Alrick is a post-medieval settlement located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 500 metres west of a cairn that forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of the area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4445.

What period does Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of date from?

Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlements,field systems and cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of?

Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W 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 SM4445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Alrick, settlements,field systems and cairn 500m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meall Beag,settlement and field systems (1.5 km), Redlatches,settlement and field system 200m W of (3.1 km), Birkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE of (3.2 km).

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