Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage
Unenclosed settlement 150m nnw of waterside cottage

Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage

Scotland
HES SM5915
Site type
Unenclosed settlement 150m nnw of waterside cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newbarns is an unenclosed settlement situated approximately 150 metres north-north-west of Waterside Cottage in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement characteristic of early medieval and later prehistoric periods in eastern Scotland, where domestic structures were arranged without formal defensive or boundary earthworks. Such unenclosed settlements are significant for understanding settlement patterns and land use in rural Angus across successive periods of occupation. The archaeological record for this particular site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the reference HES INSPIRE SM5915.

Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage?

Newbarns is an unenclosed settlement situated approximately 150 metres north-north-west of Waterside Cottage in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5915.

Who is responsible for protecting Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage?

Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage 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 SM5915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raesmill Burn, unenclosed settlement 300m ESE of Anniston Mill (0.7 km), St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground (1.8 km), Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of (2 km).

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