Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFlame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge
140m se of danskine lodge

Flame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge

Scotland
HES SM13800
Site type
140m se of danskine lodge
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Flame trap, situated 140 metres south-east of Danskine Lodge in East Lothian, is a prehistoric monument recorded in the Scheduled Monument register under HES INSPIRE reference SM13800. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant archaeological feature within the wider landscape of East Lothian's prehistoric settlement patterns. The monument's specific form and dimensions are consistent with ritual or domestic structures of the later prehistoric period, though detailed excavation records remain limited in the public heritage literature. Its designation reflects its importance as part of the archaeological resource documenting early human occupation and land use in south-east Scotland.

Flame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13800. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Flame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge?

Flame trap, situated 140 metres south-east of Danskine Lodge in East Lothian, is a prehistoric monument recorded in the Scheduled Monument register under HES INSPIRE reference SM13800. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13800.

Who is responsible for protecting Flame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge?

Flame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge 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 SM13800.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockhill Wood,enclosure 500m W of (4.1 km), Kingside Rig,enclosure (4.6 km), Hare Law,fort,Yester (4.7 km).

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