Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockhill House, unenclosed settlement SW of
Unenclosed settlement

Knockhill House, unenclosed settlement SW of

Scotland
HES SM7088
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knockhill House is an ancient unenclosed settlement located southwest of Knockhill in Fife, Scotland. The site consists of the remains of a prehistoric or protohistoric settlement, typical of the unenclosed domestic settlements found across Scotland that predate formal fortification or nucleated habitation patterns. Such settlements are characterised by scattered structures without defensive earthworks or perimeter boundaries, reflecting settlement practices in the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM7088.

Knockhill House, unenclosed settlement SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7088. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockhill House, unenclosed settlement SW of?

Knockhill House is an ancient unenclosed settlement located southwest of Knockhill in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7088.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockhill House, unenclosed settlement SW of?

Knockhill House, unenclosed settlement SW 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 SM7088.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockhill House, unenclosed settlement SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cruivie Castle (2.4 km), Southfield, unenclosed settlement W of (3.4 km), Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (3.5 km).

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