Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of
Iron Age · Enclosed settlement and souterrain

Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of

Scotland
HES SM8543
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Enclosed settlement and souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenmoy is an Iron Age enclosed settlement and souterrain located in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises a defensive settlement enclosed by earthwork ramparts, typical of the later prehistoric period in eastern Scotland, alongside a souterrain—an underground stone-built passageway characteristic of Iron Age settlement practices in this region. The souterrain represents the distinctive architectural tradition of Pictish and Iron Age communities, serving practical purposes related to storage or refuge. The monument is a significant example of Iron Age settlement organisation in Fife and contributes to understanding of prehistoric occupation and land use patterns in the Tay valley region during the first millennium BCE.

Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of?

Glenmoy is an Iron Age enclosed settlement and souterrain located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8543.

What period does Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of date from?

Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a enclosed settlement and souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of?

Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of 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 SM8543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenmoy, enclosed settlement and souterrain NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackness Castle (8 km), Blackness House, enclosure 50m SSE of (8.5 km), Burnshot,settlement & field system 443m NW of (8.5 km).

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