Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of
Unenclosed settlement

Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of

Scotland
HES SM6131
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newton of Boysack is an unenclosed settlement of Iron Age or Romano-British date located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 410 metres south-east of Newton of Boysack farm. The settlement comprises scattered archaeological remains characteristic of open habitation sites from this period, lacking the defensive earthworks or palisades associated with enclosed settlements. Such unenclosed settlements were common in eastern Scotland during the Iron Age and Romano-British periods, representing dispersed agricultural communities organised around pastoral and arable farming. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and land use in Angus during this formative period of Scottish prehistory.

Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of?

Newton of Boysack is an unenclosed settlement of Iron Age or Romano-British date located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 410 metres south-east of Newton of Boysack farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6131.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of?

Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE 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 SM6131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including David's Hill, enclosure (3.6 km), Dickmount Law, cairn (5.5 km), Souterrain, Eastern Cemetery, Arbroath (5.6 km).

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