Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood
Bogside wood

Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood

Scotland
HES SM8549
Site type
Bogside wood
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood is a prehistoric or early historic enclosed settlement situated in Bogside Wood in Fife, Scotland. The site consists of an earthwork enclosure that represents a form of settlement defended or demarcated by banks and ditches typical of Iron Age or early medieval occupation in Scotland. The monument's precise dating and functional interpretation remain subjects of archaeological consideration, though its form indicates a period of settlement consolidation in the locality. The enclosure survives as an archaeological monument of significance for understanding patterns of early settlement and land use in Fife.

Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8549. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood?

Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood is a prehistoric or early historic enclosed settlement situated in Bogside Wood in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8549.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood?

Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood 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 SM8549.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill enclosure, Bogside Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Moat, coal shaft, 650m SE of Cuvey Hall (4.6 km), Preston Island,artificial island,coal mines,saltpans and housing (5.9 km), Antonine Wall, N of Kinneil Primary School (9.3 km).

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