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Caysbriggs earthwork is a prehistoric or early medieval defensive structure located approximately 450 metres north-west of Caysbriggs in Morayshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork of uncertain chronology, though its morphological characteristics suggest possible Iron Age or early medieval settlement activity in the region. The monument's exact function and dating remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though it represents part of the broader settlement pattern documented across Moray during these periods. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) INSPIRE database under reference SM3080.
Caysbriggs, earthwork 450m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3080. View the official record →
Caysbriggs earthwork is a prehistoric or early medieval defensive structure located approximately 450 metres north-west of Caysbriggs in Morayshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3080.
Caysbriggs, earthwork 450m NW 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 SM3080.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Innes Links, anti-invasion defences, Kingston to Lossiemouth (1.3 km), Spynie Palace (2.1 km), Muirton, bank barrow, souterrains and enclosures 350m WSW of (2.5 km).
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