Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreenlawhill, unenclosed settlement
Unenclosed settlement

Greenlawhill, unenclosed settlement

Scotland
HES SM6570
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Greenlawhill is an unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or protohistoric settlement characterised by the absence of defensive earthworks or palisade enclosures, a settlement pattern common across Scotland during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. Unenclosed settlements of this type typically comprised clusters of roundhouses or other domestic structures arranged without formal fortification, reflecting community organisation and land use practices of their era. The specific chronology and material culture of Greenlawhill require reference to archaeological survey records and excavation data held by Historic Environment Scotland for precise dating and interpretation.

Greenlawhill, unenclosed settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6570. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greenlawhill, unenclosed settlement?

Greenlawhill is an unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6570.

Who is responsible for protecting Greenlawhill, unenclosed settlement?

Greenlawhill, unenclosed settlement 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 SM6570.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greenlawhill, unenclosed settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ravensby House, ring ditch 100m SE of (0.3 km), Barry, enclosure 350m S of Ravensby House (0.3 km), Unenclosed settlements and round barrow 112m ESE of Ravensby Coach House (0.4 km).

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