Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of
Enclosed settlement

Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM11214
Site type
Enclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Greenaton Farm is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 250 metres west-northwest of Greenaton Farm itself in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosed settlement of Iron Age date, representing a form of defended domestic occupation characteristic of the later prehistoric period in southern Scotland. The settlement's physical remains consist of an enclosed area defined by defensive earthworks, typical of the fortified farmsteads that were established across the region during the Iron Age. Such enclosed settlements reflect the social organisation and settlement patterns of communities in central Scotland during the final centuries before the Roman period.

Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of?

Greenaton Farm is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 250 metres west-northwest of Greenaton Farm itself in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11214.

Who is responsible for protecting Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of?

Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW 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 SM11214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnwath Golf Course,motte (1.8 km), Newbigging market cross (3.2 km), Whitewellbrae Wood, henge 60m E of NE corner (4.6 km).

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