Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE of
Platform settlement

Lettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4332
Site type
Platform settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lettershaws is a platform settlement located approximately one kilometre northeast of Lettershaws in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site comprises a series of artificially levelled platforms cut into the hillside, characteristic of prehistoric or early medieval settlement activity in the upland regions of southern Scotland. Such platform settlements typically date to the Iron Age or early historic period, though precise chronological assignment for this particular site would require archaeological investigation. The survival of the platforms in the landscape provides evidence of sustained settlement patterns in what is now moorland terrain, reflecting the historical use of upland areas for habitation before landscape changes altered their character.

Lettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE of?

Lettershaws is a platform settlement located approximately one kilometre northeast of Lettershaws in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4332.

Who is responsible for protecting Lettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE of?

Lettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE 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 SM4332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E of (4.7 km), North Shortcleugh,platform settlement 1500m E of (5.1 km), Historic gold workings, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire (5.2 km).

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