Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEnclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow

Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow

Scotland
HES SM7348
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in Wigtownshire, southwest Scotland. The site comprises enclosed structures typical of Iron Age or early Medieval settlement patterns in the region, representing domestic and agricultural activity during these formative periods of Scottish history. The enclosed layout suggests a degree of social organization and defensive consideration characteristic of settlements from this era. Such sites contribute to understanding settlement patterns and land use in prehistoric and early historic southwest Scotland, though detailed archaeological investigation of this particular location remains limited in the published record.

Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7348. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow?

Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in Wigtownshire, southwest Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7348.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow?

Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow 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 SM7348.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlements 340m ESE of Craigcaffie Bungalow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Culgrange, enclosures 340m SE of (7.4 km), Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark (7.5 km), Fort, 245m NE of Kildrochet House (7.5 km).

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