Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinnedar Mains, enclosed settlement 200m WNW of
Enclosed settlement

Kinnedar Mains, enclosed settlement 200m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM8541
Site type
Enclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinnedar Mains is an ancient enclosed settlement located approximately two hundred metres west-north-west of Kinnedar Mains farm in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by defensive or boundary earthworks, characteristic of prehistoric or early historic settlement patterns in Scotland. Such enclosed settlements typically date to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, representing permanent or semi-permanent occupation by farming communities. The physical remains consist of visible ground features that mark the extent of the former settlement enclosure, which would have provided containment for domestic activity and possibly livestock.

Kinnedar Mains, enclosed settlement 200m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinnedar Mains, enclosed settlement 200m WNW of?

Kinnedar Mains is an ancient enclosed settlement located approximately two hundred metres west-north-west of Kinnedar Mains farm in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8541.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinnedar Mains, enclosed settlement 200m WNW of?

Kinnedar Mains, enclosed settlement 200m WNW 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 SM8541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinnedar Mains, enclosed settlement 200m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tuilyies, stone setting, Torryburn, Fife (5.5 km), Drumfin Cottage, fort 540m SSW of (5.8 km), Crombie Old Parish Church,Craigflower Estate,Torryburn (6.5 km).

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