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Dunbar Castle Park is a complex of ancient settlements, burials and defensive structures located near Dunbar in East Lothian, Scotland. The site encompasses archaeological evidence spanning multiple periods of occupation, reflecting sustained human activity across the area. The defensive elements suggest its strategic importance in controlling the coastal landscape of East Lothian, whilst the presence of burials and settlement remains indicates domestic and ceremonial use. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM5960, indicating its recognition as a monument of historical and archaeological significance to the region.
Dunbar Castle Park,settlements,burials and defences is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5960. View the official record →
Dunbar Castle Park is a complex of ancient settlements, burials and defensive structures located near Dunbar in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5960.
Dunbar Castle Park,settlements,burials and defences 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 SM5960.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell Craig, fort 1100m WNW of The Brunt (5.2 km), Spott Mill,promontory fort (5.5 km), The Chesters,fort,Spott (5.6 km).
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