Scheduled MonumentsScotlandComerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of

Scotland
HES SM7311
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of is an Iron Age underground stone-built chamber located in Fife, Scotland. Souterrains of this type, known locally as earth houses, are characteristic structures of the Iron Age and Romano-British periods in Scotland, typically comprising stone-lined passages and chambers constructed beneath or into the ground. The precise dating and full extent of this particular example require archaeological investigation, though its classification within the Iron Age tradition places it within the broader settlement patterns of north-eastern Scotland during the pre-Roman Iron Age or the period of Roman influence.

Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of?

Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of is an Iron Age underground stone-built chamber located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7311.

What period does Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of date from?

Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE 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 Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of?

Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE 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 SM7311.

What other scheduled monuments are near Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (2.7 km), Cruivie Castle (3.2 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (3.3 km).

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