Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLawhouses, unenclosed settlement 300m SW and 450m S of
Unenclosed settlement 300m sw and

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 300m SW and 450m S of

Scotland
HES SM6792
Site type
Unenclosed settlement 300m sw and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lawhouses is an unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland, situated approximately 300 metres south-west and 450 metres south of a reference point in the vicinity. The settlement belongs to the prehistoric period, representing a form of domestic occupation characteristic of early Scottish communities. Unenclosed settlements of this type typically comprised scattered timber or stone structures without defensive or boundary walls, reflecting the settlement patterns of Bronze Age or Iron Age populations in eastern Scotland. The site's designation within the historic environment record indicates its archaeological importance for understanding pre-Roman settlement organisation and land use in Fife.

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 300m SW and 450m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 300m SW and 450m S of?

Lawhouses is an unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland, situated approximately 300 metres south-west and 450 metres south of a reference point in the vicinity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6792.

Who is responsible for protecting Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 300m SW and 450m S of?

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 300m SW and 450m S 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 SM6792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 300m SW and 450m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (3.4 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (3.9 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (4.2 km).

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