Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures
Post-Medieval · Hut-circles and enclosures

Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures

Scotland
HES SM11089
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut-circles and enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clune Craig is a post-medieval settlement comprising hut-circles and enclosures located in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of rural habitation typical of the early modern period in Scotland, with the structural remains indicating domestic occupation arranged within defined enclosure boundaries. The hut-circles, preserved as low earthwork features, demonstrate the settlement patterns of communities during this transitional period between medieval and later Scottish rural life. The site's designation reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of post-medieval settlement organization and domestic economy in the Fife region.

Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures?

Clune Craig is a post-medieval settlement comprising hut-circles and enclosures located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11089.

What period does Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures date from?

Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut-circles and enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures?

Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures 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 SM11089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clune Craig, hut-circles and enclosures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochore Castle (0.7 km), Mary Colliery winding gear head frame, 775m NW of Lochore Castle (1.2 km), Lumphinnans,henge 600m WNW of Newton (2.8 km).

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