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The ring ditches 50 metres north-east of Middle Drums are a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic monument located in Angus, Scotland. These circular ditched enclosures are characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in eastern Scotland, typically dating to the Bronze Age period. The site's morphology, consisting of concentric or single ditch features defining circular areas, suggests functions ranging from ritual gathering spaces to defended domestic settlements. Such monuments represent important evidence of territorial organisation and social practice during the Bronze Age in the region.
Middle Drums,ring ditches 50m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6359. View the official record →
The ring ditches 50 metres north-east of Middle Drums are a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic monument located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6359.
Middle Drums,ring ditches 50m 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 SM6359.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Damside Cottages,souterrain 250m E of (8 km), Damside Cottages,settlement 400m E of (8.1 km), Damside Cottages,pit circle and pit alignments 200m SSE of (8.3 km).
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