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Settlement 200m and 400m w of and

Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6879
Site type
Settlement 200m and 400m w of and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Leuchars Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Fife, Scotland, positioned near the modern village of Leuchars and associated with nearby ancient settlement evidence. The castle represents a significant defensive and administrative site of medieval date, though precise dating and phasing of occupation require reference to archaeological survey and excavation records. The site's physical character reflects typical medieval castle construction practices, with associated settlement activity evidenced at multiple locations within the immediate vicinity. The archaeological record indicates continued use of the location across the medieval period, making it an important element of Fife's feudal settlement hierarchy.

Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6879. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of?

Leuchars Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Fife, Scotland, positioned near the modern village of Leuchars and associated with nearby ancient settlement evidence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6879.

Who is responsible for protecting Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of?

Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW 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 SM6879.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, motte and associated remains (0.5 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (0.5 km), Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (0.9 km).

Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Leuchars Castle, motte and associated remains
Medieval · Motte and associated remains0.5 km
Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of
Unenclosed settlement0.5 km
Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of
Cropmarks e and0.9 km
Southfield, unenclosed settlement W of
Unenclosed settlement1.3 km
Pusk Farm Cottages, ring-ditch & enclosures 250m NE of
Post-Medieval · Ring-ditch & enclosures1.4 km
Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures and settlements1.6 km
Pusk, enclosure 300m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure2 km
Kemback School,church 155m WNW of
Medieval · Church7.7 km
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