Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNetherton, settlement 400m SSW of
Settlement

Netherton, settlement 400m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM6530
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Netherton, a settlement located approximately four hundred metres south-south-west of the modern settlement of Netherton in Angus, Scotland, is an ancient settlement of uncertain date whose precise chronology remains to be established through archaeological investigation. The site represents the remains of a historic rural settlement whose physical character and extent require further systematic study to determine its period of occupation and cultural significance. Such settlements in Angus commonly reflect patterns of medieval or early modern agricultural settlement, though definitive dating and interpretation of this particular site would depend upon archaeological evidence and documentary research currently unavailable in the scholarly literature. The designation by Historic Environment Scotland (HES INSPIRE SM6530) ensures the site's recognition within Scotland's national record of scheduled monuments and heritage assets.

Netherton, settlement 400m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Netherton, settlement 400m SSW of?

Netherton, a settlement located approximately four hundred metres south-south-west of the modern settlement of Netherton in Angus, Scotland, is an ancient settlement of uncertain date whose precise chronology remains to be established through archaeological investigation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6530.

Who is responsible for protecting Netherton, settlement 400m SSW of?

Netherton, settlement 400m SSW 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 SM6530.

What other scheduled monuments are near Netherton, settlement 400m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Guthrie Collegiate Aisle, Guthrie parish church (7.2 km), Pitmuies, cross slab 15m WSW of North Lodge (7.6 km), East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of (7.9 km).

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