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Morton is a Mesolithic settlement site located approximately 350 metres south-east of the village of Morton in Fife, Scotland. The site dates to the early post-glacial period and represents evidence of hunter-gatherer occupation during the Mesolithic era. Archaeological investigation has revealed material culture consistent with early Holocene settlement patterns in eastern Scotland, contributing to understanding of the transition from nomadic to more established exploitation of coastal and riverine resources. The site's location in Fife positions it within an important region for Mesolithic archaeology in Scotland.
Morton, Mesolithic settlement 350m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7641. View the official record →
Morton is a Mesolithic settlement site located approximately 350 metres south-east of the village of Morton in Fife, Scotland. 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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