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Iron Age · Souterrain

Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E of

Scotland
HES SM6089
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Damside Cottages souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located approximately 250 metres east of Damside Cottages in Angus, Scotland. Souterrains of this type, typically constructed during the later Iron Age, served various functions within contemporary settlement patterns, though their precise purpose remains debated among scholars. The structure comprises a subterranean passage and chamber built from stone, characteristic of the architectural tradition evident across eastern Scotland during this period. Such monuments provide important archaeological evidence for understanding the settlement hierarchy and domestic practices of Iron Age communities in the region.

Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E of?

Damside Cottages souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located approximately 250 metres east of Damside Cottages in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6089.

What period does Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E of date from?

Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E 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 Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E of?

Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E 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 SM6089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dumbarrow Hill, dun 230m ENE of Hillkirk (3.2 km), West Mains of Colliston,enclosure 300m WNW of (4 km), Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of (4.2 km).

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