Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinnaird Castle, unenclosed settlement 240m W of Wood Cottage
Unenclosed settlement 240m w of wood cottage

Kinnaird Castle, unenclosed settlement 240m W of Wood Cottage

Scotland
HES SM6397
Site type
Unenclosed settlement 240m w of wood cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kinnaird Castle is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 240 metres west of Wood Cottage in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement typical of prehistoric or early historic Scotland, comprising structures that lacked defensive earthwork enclosures. Such unenclosed settlements are commonly dated to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, though precise chronology for individual sites often remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The designation reference HES INSPIRE SM6397 identifies this site within the Scottish Historic Environment Records, where it is documented as an archaeological monument of regional significance.

Kinnaird Castle, unenclosed settlement 240m W of Wood Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6397. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinnaird Castle, unenclosed settlement 240m W of Wood Cottage?

Kinnaird Castle is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 240 metres west of Wood Cottage in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6397.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinnaird Castle, unenclosed settlement 240m W of Wood Cottage?

Kinnaird Castle, unenclosed settlement 240m W of Wood Cottage 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 SM6397.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinnaird Castle, unenclosed settlement 240m W of Wood Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boysack, barrow cemetery and enclosure 250m SW of Invergighty Cottage (8.2 km), Balneaves Cottage, cursus and settlement 200m SE of (8.4 km), Douglasmuir, roundhouse, enclosure and pits 560m NNW of (8.4 km).

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