Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE of
Unenclosed settlements 190m sse of and

Newbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM5916
Site type
Unenclosed settlements 190m sse of and
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newbarns is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland, comprising scattered structures situated approximately 190 metres south-south-east and 245 metres east-south-east of the main settlement focus. The site represents a form of prehistoric or early medieval settlement pattern common to northeast Scotland, where communities occupied open ground without formal defensive or boundary structures. The archaeological remains indicate domestic occupation over a sustained period, though the precise chronology and duration of habitation require further archaeological investigation to establish definitively. Such unenclosed settlements are characteristic of the broader settlement tradition in the region and contribute to understanding of prehistoric and early historic occupation patterns in Angus.

Newbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE of?

Newbarns is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland, comprising scattered structures situated approximately 190 metres south-south-east and 245 metres east-south-east of the main settlement focus. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5916.

Who is responsible for protecting Newbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE of?

Newbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE 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 SM5916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raesmill Burn, unenclosed settlement 300m ESE of Anniston Mill (0.5 km), St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground (2.1 km), Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of (2.2 km).

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