Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM90059
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carlungie souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-lined passage located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 160 metres west-north-west of Carlungie itself. The monument consists of a subterranean chamber constructed from stone, typical of the souterrain class of structures that proliferated in Iron Age Scotland, particularly in the north and east of the country. Such structures remain poorly understood in terms of their precise function, though they are variously interpreted as storage facilities, refuges, ritual spaces, or domestic adjuncts to surface settlements. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM90059.

Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90059. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of?

Carlungie souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-lined passage located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 160 metres west-north-west of Carlungie itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90059.

What period does Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of date from?

Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of?

Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW 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 SM90059.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carlungie, souterrain 160m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodhill, cursus 100m NW of (1.4 km), Ardestie, souterrain 400m NW of Mains of Ardestie (1.8 km), Woodhill House, settlement SSW of (1.9 km).

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