Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKincardine Deer Dyke and settlements N of Burn of Garrol

Kincardine Deer Dyke and settlements N of Burn of Garrol

Scotland
HES SM7882
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kincardine Deer Dyke is a linear earthwork and associated settlement complex located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, north of the Burn of Garrol. The dyke represents a prehistoric or early historic boundary feature, likely constructed to control the movement of wild deer or to demarcate territorial divisions within the landscape. Settlement evidence in the vicinity suggests occupation across multiple periods, reflecting the strategic importance of this location. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of regional significance, preserving evidence of land use and social organisation in ancient Aberdeenshire.

Kincardine Deer Dyke and settlements N of Burn of Garrol is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7882. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kincardine Deer Dyke and settlements N of Burn of Garrol?

Kincardine Deer Dyke is a linear earthwork and associated settlement complex located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, north of the Burn of Garrol. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7882.

Who is responsible for protecting Kincardine Deer Dyke and settlements N of Burn of Garrol?

Kincardine Deer Dyke and settlements N of Burn of Garrol 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 SM7882.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kincardine Deer Dyke and settlements N of Burn of Garrol?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Green Castle,earthwork (0.4 km), The Ring,enclosed cairn 750m SE of Arnbarrow (0.6 km), Kincardine Castle (1.6 km).

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