Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNetherton, settlement 500m S of
Settlement

Netherton, settlement 500m S of

Scotland
HES SM6531
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Netherton, settlement 500m S of, is a prehistoric settlement located in Angus, Scotland. The site represents evidence of human occupation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, though precise dating requires archaeological assessment. The settlement's location in the Angus landscape reflects the pattern of dispersed settlement characteristic of later prehistoric communities in eastern Scotland. Its identification and recording through the Historic Environment Record demonstrates the continued archaeological significance of such sites in understanding settlement patterns and land use in the region during antiquity.

Netherton, settlement 500m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Netherton, settlement 500m S of?

Netherton, settlement 500m S of, is a prehistoric settlement located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6531.

Who is responsible for protecting Netherton, settlement 500m S of?

Netherton, settlement 500m S 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 SM6531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Netherton, settlement 500m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Guthrie Collegiate Aisle, Guthrie parish church (7.1 km), Pitmuies, cross slab 15m WSW of North Lodge (7.5 km), East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of (7.8 km).

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