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Ironshill is an ancient settlement located 240 metres west-southwest of Balnabrechan Lodge in Angus, Scotland. The site is recorded in the national heritage database as a prehistoric or early historic settlement, though precise dating and cultural attribution require further archaeological investigation. Like many settlement sites in the Angus region, it represents the pattern of dispersed rural occupation characteristic of early medieval and earlier periods in eastern Scotland. The site's location and designation within the national monuments record indicate its importance to understanding settlement patterns and land use in this part of Tayside.
Ironshill, settlement 240m WSW of Balnabrechan Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5981. View the official record →
Ironshill is an ancient settlement located 240 metres west-southwest of Balnabrechan Lodge in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5981.
Ironshill, settlement 240m WSW of Balnabrechan Lodge 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 SM5981.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground (3.5 km), Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of (3.7 km), Prail Castle,fort (4.3 km).
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