Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of
Unenclosed settlement

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM7103
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or protohistoric occupation typical of northern Britain, characterised by the absence of defensive fortification or formal enclosure boundaries. Such settlements are generally difficult to date precisely without excavation, though they are commonly associated with Iron Age or earlier medieval periods of habitation. The designation reflects the archaeological potential of the site as evidence of settlement patterns and land use in the region during antiquity.

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of?

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7103.

Who is responsible for protecting Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of?

Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE 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 SM7103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement 500m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (3.2 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (3.7 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (4 km).

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