Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of
Settlement

Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of

Scotland
HES SM5837
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Pinkerton is a settlement located 110 metres north of a named place in East Lothian, Scotland. The site lies upon bedrock of the Reston Group, a geological formation dating to the Early Devonian period, composed of interbedded conglomerate and sandstone. This solid foundation of ancient rock would have provided stable ground for human habitation and activity across the centuries.

The settlement is protected by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument under reference SM5837, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and historical record of East Lothian. The designation recognises the site's potential to contribute to understanding patterns of settlement and land use in the region across different periods.

The precise nature and dating of occupation at Little Pinkerton remain to be fully established through archaeological investigation. The monument's survival within the modern landscape, coupled with its protection status, offers opportunities for future research to illuminate the lives and activities of those who lived and worked at this location.

Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5837. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of?

Little Pinkerton is a settlement located 110 metres north of a named place in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5837.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of?

Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N 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 SM5837.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thurston Mains,enclosure 600m WNW of (3.2 km), Woodhall Farm,enclosure 600m E of (3.7 km), Black Loch,enclosure 350m SSE of (4.2 km).

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Overview
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Monuments
The legally protected scheduled monuments around the location, each with its period, type and significance.
Battlefields
The battles and sieges fought on this ground, mapped and set on a timeline of the wider conflict.
Roman Britain
The Roman roads, forts and towns near here, and the Iron Age people who held the land before Rome arrived.
Stat Accounts
The parish Statistical Accounts of the 1790s and 1830s, describing life, work and population here.
Civil War
The Civil War fighting, garrisons and recorded militaria in this area, woven into the arc of 1642 to 1651.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back hundreds of millions of years.
Local Names
What the street and field names around here actually mean, and the history buried inside them.
Historical Maps
Ordnance Survey maps from the 1800s, layered over the location as it stands today.
Literature
The books, county histories, charters and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Legal
The protected sites nearby and the metal-detecting, access and treasure laws that apply to this ground.
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Target Zones
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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of

Little Pinkerton, settlement 110m N of stands on Reston Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is conglomerate and [subequal/subordinate] sandstone, interbedded.