Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBirkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE of
Ring ditch houses

Birkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM7309
Site type
Ring ditch houses
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Birkhill ring ditch houses, located 500 metres south-south-east of Birkhill in Angus, Scotland, is a prehistoric settlement comprising ring ditch houses. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents domestic occupation from this period. Ring ditch houses are defined by circular ditches that once surrounded timber or stone built structures, the ditches serving both practical and symbolic functions within prehistoric communities. The physical remains at this location constitute evidence of the settlement patterns and architectural practices of Bronze Age peoples in eastern Scotland.

Birkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Birkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE of?

Birkhill ring ditch houses, located 500 metres south-south-east of Birkhill in Angus, Scotland, is a prehistoric settlement comprising ring ditch houses. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7309.

Who is responsible for protecting Birkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE of?

Birkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE 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 SM7309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Birkhill, ring ditch houses 500m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Redlatches,settlement and field system 200m W of (0.2 km), Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of (0.5 km), Redlatches,settlement and field system 1700m S of (1.8 km).

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