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Cortleferry is a scooped settlement located approximately 400 metres north-west of Cortleferry in Midlothian, Scotland. Scooped settlements of this type represent a form of Iron Age or early medieval domestic occupation, created by the deliberate excavation of shallow depressions into the natural ground surface to accommodate dwelling structures. The site's archaeological character suggests occupation during the later prehistoric or early historic period, though precise dating requires further investigation. Such settlements are relatively common in the upland regions of southern Scotland and represent important evidence for settlement patterns and land use in pre-Roman and post-Roman periods.
Cortleferry, scooped settlement 400m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1167. View the official record →
Cortleferry is a scooped settlement located approximately 400 metres north-west of Cortleferry in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1167.
Cortleferry, scooped settlement 400m 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 SM1167.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hodge Cairn,fort,Shank Wood (1.6 km), Symington Hillhead,fort 350m S of,Fountainhall (2.2 km), Halltree Rings, settlement, Chapel Hill (3.4 km).
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