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Morton, Mesolithic settlement 350m SE of is a Mesolithic settlement in Fife, Scotland, lying on bedrock of the Arbuthnott-Garvock Group. This geological formation comprises sandstone with subordinate bands of conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone, dating to the Pragian period. The underlying geology would have influenced the site's suitability for early post-glacial occupation, offering access to freshwater and workable stone sources essential to hunter-gatherer communities.
The settlement belongs to the early post-glacial period, when human groups returned to Scotland following the retreat of glacial ice. Sites of this date typically demonstrate adaptation to coastal and riverine resources, with evidence of microlith production and exploitation of mobile game. The sandy, consolidated soils of the Arbuthnott-Garvock bedrock across this region are known for their preservation of organic remains, providing exceptional archaeological potential.
The site is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7641 as a scheduled monument. This designation reflects its significance as a record of Scotland's earliest settled communities and their relationship with the post-glacial landscape. The site contributes to understanding Mesolithic patterns of settlement and subsistence across Fife during the formative period of human re-occupation after the last ice age.
Morton, Mesolithic settlement 350m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7641. View the official record →
Morton, Mesolithic settlement 350m SE of is a Mesolithic settlement in Fife, Scotland, lying on bedrock of the Arbuthnott-Garvock Group. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7641.
Morton, Mesolithic settlement 350m SE 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 SM7641.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (3.5 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (4 km), Leuchars Castle, motte and associated remains (4.1 km).
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Morton, Mesolithic settlement 350m SE of stands on Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, bedrock that formed in the Pragian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.