Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEnclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages
220m se of 6 mains of kelly farm cottages

Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages

Scotland
HES SM6622
Site type
220m se of 6 mains of kelly farm cottages
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages is a prehistoric settlement site located in Angus, Scotland. The monument comprises a roundhouse structure associated with an enclosure, dating to the Iron Age period. The site represents evidence of domestic settlement and land use during the later prehistoric era in eastern Scotland. Such roundhouse settlements with enclosures are characteristic of Iron Age communities in Scotland, reflecting patterns of habitation and agricultural organisation during this period.

Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages?

Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages is a prehistoric settlement site located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6622.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages?

Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages 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 SM6622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cotton of Balcathie, unenclosed settlement 700m WSW of (0.2 km), Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage (0.4 km), Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly (0.7 km).

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