Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkton House, roundhouses 780m and 805m ESE of
Roundhouses 780m and

Kirkton House, roundhouses 780m and 805m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM6790
Site type
Roundhouses 780m and
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The ancient roundhouses located 780m and 805m east-south-east of Kirkton House in Fife, Scotland are Iron Age domestic structures typical of the later prehistoric settlement pattern in eastern Scotland. These monuments, designated as HES INSPIRE SM6790, represent the remains of circular stone or timber-framed buildings that would have served as the dwellings of farming communities during the Iron Age period. The physical character of roundhouses of this era generally comprises stone foundations or post-hole arrangements, though weathering and subsequent land use have affected the visibility and preservation of these particular examples. Their location within the Fife landscape reflects the distribution of Iron Age settlement in the region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and territorial organisation in Scotland during the centuries immediately preceding the Roman period.

Kirkton House, roundhouses 780m and 805m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkton House, roundhouses 780m and 805m ESE of?

The ancient roundhouses located 780m and 805m east-south-east of Kirkton House in Fife, Scotland are Iron Age domestic structures typical of the later prehistoric settlement pattern in eastern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6790.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkton House, roundhouses 780m and 805m ESE of?

Kirkton House, roundhouses 780m and 805m ESE 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 SM6790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkton House, roundhouses 780m and 805m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (2.8 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (3.3 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (3.6 km).

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