Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEnclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm
480m se of stonefieldhill farm

Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm

Scotland
HES SM6258
Site type
480m se of stonefieldhill farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm is a prehistoric settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosed settlement of Iron Age or Romano-British date, representing the domestic occupation patterns of this region during the later prehistoric period. The enclosure structure would have served defensive and organizational functions for the community inhabiting this location. Such settlements are characteristic of the agricultural societies that occupied the Midlothian landscape during the first millennium BC and the early centuries AD.

Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm?

Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm is a prehistoric settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6258.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm?

Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm 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 SM6258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement, 480m SE of Stonefieldhill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Highwood House,enclosure 800m S of (0.7 km), Capielaw, enclosed settlement (1.6 km), Temple, Old Parish Church (1.8 km).

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