Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBraughty, unenclosed settlement 750m ESE of
Unenclosed settlement

Braughty, unenclosed settlement 750m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM7625
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Braughty is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 750 metres south-east of Braughty in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The settlement dates to the prehistoric or early historic period, evidenced by its classification as an unenclosed settlement, a settlement type characteristic of Bronze Age through to early medieval communities in Scotland. Such settlements typically comprise scattered house platforms and associated field systems, reflecting pastoral and mixed agricultural economies. The site represents an important record of early settlement patterns in the region, though its specific dating and structural detail remain subjects for further archaeological investigation.

Braughty, unenclosed settlement 750m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Braughty, unenclosed settlement 750m ESE of?

Braughty is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 750 metres south-east of Braughty in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7625.

Who is responsible for protecting Braughty, unenclosed settlement 750m ESE of?

Braughty, unenclosed settlement 750m ESE 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 SM7625.

What other scheduled monuments are near Braughty, unenclosed settlement 750m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Claysike, enclosures 300m W of (2.6 km), Tullibole, church and burial ground (2.7 km), Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of (2.7 km).

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