Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEnclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill
65m e of 53/54 the crescent, gowkshill

Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill

Scotland
HES SM6336
Site type
65m e of 53/54 the crescent, gowkshill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill is an Iron Age settlement site located in Midlothian, Scotland. The monument comprises an enclosed settlement associated with a pit alignment, dating to the Iron Age period. The site represents evidence of domestic occupation and land division practices characteristic of Iron Age communities in the Lothian region. Archaeological investigation has identified the structural remains and associated features that contribute to understanding settlement patterns and agricultural practices during this prehistoric period.

Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill?

Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill is an Iron Age settlement site located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6336.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill?

Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill 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 SM6336.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement and pit alignment, 65m E of 53/54 The Crescent, Gowkshill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow, 55m E of 20 David Herkes Way, Gowkshill (0.2 km), Newbyres Castle (1.8 km), Carrington Barns,enclosure 500m SE of (3 km).

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