Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of
Iron Age · Souterrain and unenclosed settlement

East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM6465
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain and unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

East Adamston is a Iron Age souterrain and unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 670 metres north-north-east of the main settlement. The site comprises an underground stone-built passage, characteristic of Iron Age settlement in eastern Scotland, alongside evidence of associated open settlement patterns typical of the period. Souterrains of this type are thought to date to the later Iron Age, with construction and use spanning from around the first century BCE through the Roman period and beyond. The monument represents an important example of the distinctive settlement archaeology of Iron Age Angus, where such subterranean structures may have served domestic, storage, or defensive purposes within broader settlement communities.

East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6465. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of?

East Adamston is a Iron Age souterrain and unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 670 metres north-north-east of the main settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6465.

What period does East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of date from?

East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain and unenclosed settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of?

East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE 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 SM6465.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Adamston, souterrain and unenclosed settlement 670m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of (5.7 km), Mylnefield, ring ditch and souterrain 595m ESE of (5.8 km), St Peter's Church & graveyard, Invergowrie (6 km).

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