Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of
Ring ditch

East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6088
Site type
Ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Mains of Pitmuies Ring Ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork located approximately 250 metres west-north-west of East Mains of Pitmuies in Angus, Scotland. Ring ditches of this type are typically Bronze Age in date and served ritual or domestic purposes, though their exact function remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument consists of a ditch forming a roughly circular plan, a characteristic feature of later prehistoric settlement and ceremonial sites in eastern Scotland. Such monuments provide evidence of land use and social organisation during the Bronze Age period in the Tayside region.

East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6088. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of?

East Mains of Pitmuies Ring Ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork located approximately 250 metres west-north-west of East Mains of Pitmuies in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6088.

Who is responsible for protecting East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of?

East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW 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 SM6088.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dumbarrow Hill, dun 230m ENE of Hillkirk (2.7 km), West Mains of Colliston,enclosure 300m WNW of (4.7 km), Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of (4.9 km).

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