Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of
Unenclosed settlement

Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of

Scotland
HES SM7250
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lintrose House is an unenclosed settlement situated approximately 350 metres northeast of Lintrose House in Angus, Scotland. The settlement dates to the prehistoric period and represents a form of domestic occupation typical of early agricultural communities in eastern Scotland. Unenclosed settlements of this type typically comprise scattered house platforms or post-hole structures without surrounding fortification or boundary definition, indicating a period before the construction of defensive earthworks became standard practice. The site contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and land use in Angus during prehistory.

Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7250. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of?

Lintrose House is an unenclosed settlement situated approximately 350 metres northeast of Lintrose House in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7250.

Who is responsible for protecting Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of?

Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m 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 SM7250.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm (5.5 km), Dunsinane Hill, fort (6.4 km), Kirkton of Collace, enclosure 380m ENE of (6.5 km).

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