Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock,souterrain 200m NNE of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Knock,souterrain 200m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM3526
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knock, souterrain 200m NNE of is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located in Banffshire, Scotland. Souterrains of this type, also termed earth houses, represent a distinctive form of settlement infrastructure constructed during the Iron Age, typically serving domestic or storage functions within highland and lowland Scottish communities. The monument consists of a subterranean passage constructed from stone, characteristic of the architectural tradition prevalent in northern Scotland during the pre-Roman Iron Age period. Such structures provide important archaeological evidence for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns, building practices, and daily life in the Scottish regions during the centuries preceding the Roman occupation of Britain.

Knock,souterrain 200m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3526. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock,souterrain 200m NNE of?

Knock, souterrain 200m NNE of is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3526.

What period does Knock,souterrain 200m NNE of date from?

Knock,souterrain 200m NNE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knock,souterrain 200m NNE of?

Knock,souterrain 200m NNE 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 SM3526.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock,souterrain 200m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drumin Castle (4.4 km), Doune of Dalmore, cairn and stone circle (4.8 km), Blairfindy Castle,20m N of Castleton (4.8 km).

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