Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of
Iron Age · Souterrains

East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM6371
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrains
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

East Mains of Whitewell is a Iron Age souterrain located approximately 400 metres north-north-west of East Mains of Whitewell in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises an underground stone-built structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement in eastern Scotland, dating to the later prehistoric period. Souterrains of this type, constructed with carefully built stone walls and roofing, served functions related to Iron Age domestic settlement, possibly for storage or refuge. The monument is recorded within the national heritage designation system under reference HES INSPIRE SM6371.

East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6371. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of?

East Mains of Whitewell is a Iron Age souterrain located approximately 400 metres north-north-west of East Mains of Whitewell in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6371.

What period does East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of date from?

East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of?

East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW 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 SM6371.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Mains of Whitewell,souterrains 400m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of (4.1 km), Carse Grey,settlement and souterrains 600m SW of (4.5 km), Carsegownie,cairn 400m SE of (4.5 km).

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