Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM2972
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Milton of Whitehouse Souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built chamber located approximately 200 metres north-north-east of Milton of Whitehouse in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Souterrains of this type, also known as earth houses, are characteristic features of Iron Age settlement in northern Britain and are believed to have served defensive, storage, or ritual purposes within prehistoric communities. The structure exemplifies the engineering techniques employed by Iron Age peoples in Scotland, featuring stone construction designed to create secure subterranean spaces within domestic or fortified settlements. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns and building practices in the northeast of Scotland.

Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2972. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of?

Milton of Whitehouse Souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built chamber located approximately 200 metres north-north-east of Milton of Whitehouse in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2972.

What period does Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of date from?

Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of?

Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m 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 SM2972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milton of Whitehouse, souterrain 200m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe (3.5 km), Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (3.6 km), Knock Hill cairn, 605m WSW of St John's Well (3.6 km).

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