Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewbarns, unenclosed settlement 520m NE of
Unenclosed settlement

Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 520m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6217
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newbarns is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 520 metres north-east of Newbarns in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement pattern characteristic of prehistoric settlement in eastern Scotland, where communities established habitation without the formal defensive or boundary structures associated with enclosed settlements or hillforts. The archaeological evidence from such unenclosed settlements in this region indicates domestic occupation and agricultural activity during the later prehistoric period. The site's location and form reflect patterns of dispersed rural settlement that were typical of Iron Age communities in Angus and the surrounding Tayside region.

Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 520m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 520m NE of?

Newbarns is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 520 metres north-east of Newbarns in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6217.

Who is responsible for protecting Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 520m NE of?

Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 520m NE 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 SM6217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 520m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raesmill Burn, unenclosed settlement 300m ESE of Anniston Mill (1.1 km), St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground (2.1 km), Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of (2.4 km).

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