Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHill of Tarvit,homestead & terraces 550m SSW of Hilltarvit Mains
Homestead & terraces 550m ssw of hilltarvit mains

Hill of Tarvit,homestead & terraces 550m SSW of Hilltarvit Mains

Scotland
HES SM4749
Site type
Homestead & terraces 550m ssw of hilltarvit mains
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hill of Tarvit homestead and terraces is an ancient settlement site located 550 metres south-south-west of Hilltarvit Mains in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a homestead with associated terraced earthworks, features which indicate agricultural land management practices of prehistoric or protohistoric date. The terracing suggests deliberate shaping of the landscape for cultivation or habitation purposes, common to upland settlement strategies in Scotland during the Iron Age or earlier medieval periods. The precise dating and cultural attribution of this site would require archaeological survey and excavation, though its morphology is consistent with long-term settlement and land-use patterns characteristic of rural Fife's archaeological landscape.

Hill of Tarvit,homestead & terraces 550m SSW of Hilltarvit Mains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4749. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill of Tarvit,homestead & terraces 550m SSW of Hilltarvit Mains?

Hill of Tarvit homestead and terraces is an ancient settlement site located 550 metres south-south-west of Hilltarvit Mains in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4749.

Who is responsible for protecting Hill of Tarvit,homestead & terraces 550m SSW of Hilltarvit Mains?

Hill of Tarvit,homestead & terraces 550m SSW of Hilltarvit Mains 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 SM4749.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill of Tarvit,homestead & terraces 550m SSW of Hilltarvit Mains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot (2.4 km), Lady Mary's Wood,fort 580m SSW of North Scotstarvit (2.6 km), Park House, round house 320m NNW of (5 km).

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