Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House
Roman · Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, park house

Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House

Scotland
HES SM4376
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, park house
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun is a complex archaeological site in Angus, Scotland comprising multiple phases of occupation spanning from prehistory through the Roman period. The site incorporates a prehistoric settlement and enclosure together with evidence of Roman military activity, reflecting the strategic importance of this location during the first centuries AD when Roman forces advanced into Scotland. The physical remains indicate successive use and modification of the landscape, though the precise chronology and nature of individual features require archaeological interpretation. Park House, a later addition to the site, represents post-medieval or modern development upon this historically significant landscape.

Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House?

Dun is a complex archaeological site in Angus, Scotland comprising multiple phases of occupation spanning from prehistory through the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4376.

What period does Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House date from?

Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, park house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House?

Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House 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 SM4376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denhead Cottage,enclosure 200m W of (4 km), Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of (7 km), Hawkhill Quarry, ring ditches (7.6 km).

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