Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMye Plantation,pitfall
Pitfall

Mye Plantation,pitfall

Scotland
HES SM2485
Site type
Pitfall
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mye Plantation pitfall is a prehistoric trap feature located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The pitfall represents a method of hunting large game, most likely dating to the Mesolithic or Neolithic period, when such structures were employed to catch deer and other wild animals. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM2485. Little detailed archaeological investigation has been undertaken at this location, and its precise dating and physical dimensions remain incompletely documented in the scholarly record.

Mye Plantation,pitfall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2485. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mye Plantation,pitfall?

Mye Plantation pitfall is a prehistoric trap feature located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2485.

Who is responsible for protecting Mye Plantation,pitfall?

Mye Plantation,pitfall 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 SM2485.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mye Plantation,pitfall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage (4.5 km), South Cairnweil,standing stone 180m ESE of (4.9 km), Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church (5.4 km).

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