Scheduled MonumentsScotlandJohnston, unenclosed settlement 400m E of
Unenclosed settlement

Johnston, unenclosed settlement 400m E of

Scotland
HES SM11523
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Johnston is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 400 metres east of Johnston in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The settlement represents a form of prehistoric or protohistoric occupation characteristic of north-east Scotland, comprising dispersed domestic structures without defensive fortification. Such unenclosed settlements are typically associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age communities, though the precise dating and cultural context of this particular site would require archaeological investigation to establish definitively. The site's survival as an archaeological monument reflects the importance of understanding settlement patterns and land use practices in ancient Aberdeenshire.

Johnston, unenclosed settlement 400m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11523. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Johnston, unenclosed settlement 400m E of?

Johnston is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 400 metres east of Johnston in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11523.

Who is responsible for protecting Johnston, unenclosed settlement 400m E of?

Johnston, unenclosed settlement 400m E 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 SM11523.

What other scheduled monuments are near Johnston, unenclosed settlement 400m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringing Stone, standing stone, 275m NNW of Johnston (0.5 km), Hill of Newleslie, hillfort, 400m N of Cotetown (0.6 km), Loanend,stone circle,200m N of (2.2 km).

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