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Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement typical of prehistoric or early medieval occupation in Scotland, characterised by the absence of defensive fortifications or defined boundaries. Such unenclosed settlements are generally difficult to date precisely without excavation, though they commonly date to the Iron Age, Romano-British period, or early medieval centuries. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its potential to inform understanding of settlement patterns and domestic organisation in Fife during antiquity.
Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7314. View the official record →
Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7314.
Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE 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 SM7314.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, motte and associated remains (0.6 km), Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of (1.4 km), Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (1.5 km).
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