Scheduled MonumentsScotlandIronshill, roundhouse 430m WSW of
Roundhouse

Ironshill, roundhouse 430m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM6055
Site type
Roundhouse
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ironshill roundhouse, located 430 metres west-southwest of Ironshill in Angus, Scotland, is an Iron Age domestic structure typical of the settlement patterns of prehistoric Scotland. The site, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM6055, represents the remains of a circular dwelling characteristic of Iron Age communities in eastern Scotland, a period broadly spanning from around 800 BC to the Roman occupation. Such roundhouses formed the primary residential architecture of this era, with their circular construction offering structural stability and efficient use of space for extended family groups or small communities. The survival of this archaeological feature contributes to understanding settlement distribution and domestic life in Iron Age Angus.

Ironshill, roundhouse 430m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ironshill, roundhouse 430m WSW of?

Ironshill roundhouse, located 430 metres west-southwest of Ironshill in Angus, Scotland, is an Iron Age domestic structure typical of the settlement patterns of prehistoric Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6055.

Who is responsible for protecting Ironshill, roundhouse 430m WSW of?

Ironshill, roundhouse 430m WSW 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 SM6055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ironshill, roundhouse 430m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prail Castle,fort (4.5 km), West Mains of Ethie,fort 250m S of (4.6 km), Templeton, enclosure 340m ENE of (5.4 km).

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