Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMorton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Timber hall and enclosure

Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM6877
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Timber hall and enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of is a post-medieval timber hall with associated enclosure located in Fife, Scotland. The site represents settlement activity from the early modern period, when timber-built structures remained common in Scottish rural contexts despite the increasing prevalence of stone construction elsewhere. The timber hall and its adjoining enclosure indicate a domestic or possibly agricultural establishment of modest status. The survival of such timber structures in the archaeological record is relatively uncommon, making this site of particular value for understanding rural settlement patterns and building practices in post-medieval Scotland.

Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of?

Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of is a post-medieval timber hall with associated enclosure located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6877.

What period does Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of date from?

Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a timber hall and enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of?

Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE 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 SM6877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morton, timber hall and enclosure 240m SSE of?

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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