Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield
Se of chancefield

Chancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield

Scotland
HES SM11013
Site type
Se of chancefield
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chancefield Wood earthworks is a prehistoric settlement site located southeast of Chancefield in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises a series of archaeological features including defensive earthworks and settlement remains that date to the Iron Age or possibly earlier periods. The earthworks demonstrate the strategic importance of this location within the local landscape during antiquity. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and represents an important example of prehistoric settlement activity in the Fife region.

Chancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11013. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield?

Chancefield Wood earthworks is a prehistoric settlement site located southeast of Chancefield in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11013.

Who is responsible for protecting Chancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield?

Chancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield 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 SM11013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maiden Castle, fort (1.6 km), Falkland Palace (2 km), East Lomond Hill, fort and cairn (2.1 km).

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