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Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement E of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or protohistoric occupation typical of the Scottish archaeological landscape, characterised by the absence of substantial defensive or boundary structures that distinguish it from contemporary enclosed settlements. Such unenclosed settlements in Fife and the wider region provide evidence for dispersed patterns of settlement and land use during the later prehistoric and early historic periods. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement organisation and domestic life in eastern Scotland during these formative periods.
Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7099. View the official record →
Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement E of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7099.
Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement E 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 SM7099.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (3.8 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (4.3 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (4.6 km).
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