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Leys, homestead 400m NW of, is a prehistoric homestead located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents domestic settlement activity from the Iron Age or later prehistoric period, evidenced by earthwork remains that survive in the landscape. The homestead comprises structural features typical of such settlements, including evidence of habitation enclosures and associated domestic infrastructure. This monument contributes to understanding the pattern of rural settlement and land use in northeast Scotland during the later prehistoric era.
Leys, homestead 400m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8580. View the official record →
Leys, homestead 400m NW of, is a prehistoric homestead located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8580.
Leys, homestead 400m NW 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 SM8580.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockargety Wood, unfinished hillfort 200m to 370m N of Upper Ruthven (0.8 km), Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (1.1 km), Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of (2.7 km).
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