Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAmisfield Mains,ring ditch 1000m W of
Ring ditch

Amisfield Mains,ring ditch 1000m W of

Scotland
HES SM6033
Site type
Ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Amisfield Mains ring ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork located approximately one kilometre west of Amisfield Mains in East Lothian, Scotland. Ring ditches of this type typically date to the Bronze Age and represent the remains of domestic or ceremonial structures, though the specific chronology of this example requires archaeological assessment. The monument comprises a circular ditch, which would originally have enclosed a structure or defined a bounded space of ritual or domestic significance. Such sites form part of the wider Bronze Age settlement pattern documented across East Lothian and contribute to understanding prehistoric land use and social organisation in south-east Scotland.

Amisfield Mains,ring ditch 1000m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Amisfield Mains,ring ditch 1000m W of?

Amisfield Mains ring ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork located approximately one kilometre west of Amisfield Mains in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6033.

Who is responsible for protecting Amisfield Mains,ring ditch 1000m W of?

Amisfield Mains,ring ditch 1000m 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 SM6033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Amisfield Mains,ring ditch 1000m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirklands,enclosure 250m E of (6.1 km), Eaglescairnie Mains,enclosure 450m ESE of (6.7 km), East Mains,enclosure 500m WNW of (7.6 km).

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