Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHeugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of
Homestead moat and earthworks

Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM4686
Site type
Homestead moat and earthworks
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of, is a medieval homestead moat and associated earthworks located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises a defensive moat system typical of medieval domestic settlements in north-east Scotland, where such features served to protect and define the residential precinct of a substantial household. The earthworks remain visible as landscape features, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the region. The monument is recorded in the national heritage inventory under HES INSPIRE designation SM4686.

Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4686. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of?

Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of, is a medieval homestead moat and associated earthworks located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4686.

Who is responsible for protecting Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of?

Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE 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 SM4686.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Kinord,settlements and field systems E of (0.6 km), Monandavan,ring cairn 650m SW of (0.7 km), Loch Kinord,cross slab (1.3 km).

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