Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBelliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of
Unenclosed settlement

Belliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6514
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Belliehill is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 350 metres northeast of Belliehill in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement pattern characteristic of Iron Age and Romano-British periods in Scotland, where communities occupied open settlements without surrounding defensive structures or formal enclosures. Archaeological evidence from such unenclosed settlements in Angus suggests occupation during the later prehistoric period, when agricultural communities established themselves across the Tayside region. The specific character and extent of structures at this location remain subject to archaeological investigation and interpretation.

Belliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6514. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Belliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of?

Belliehill is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 350 metres northeast of Belliehill in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6514.

Who is responsible for protecting Belliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of?

Belliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE 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 SM6514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Belliehill, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brechin Cathedral Round Tower (4.7 km), Mains of Careston, barrows 100m E of (4.9 km), Broomknowe,enclosure 200m W of (5.4 km).

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