Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton of Glamis, unenclosed settlement 100m W of
Unenclosed settlement

Newton of Glamis, unenclosed settlement 100m W of

Scotland
HES SM6421
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton of Glamis is an unenclosed settlement located approximately one hundred metres west of Newton of Glamis in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a prehistoric or early historic occupation, typical of the scattered agricultural communities that characterised the Tayside region during the Bronze Age or Iron Age. Unenclosed settlements of this type lack defensive earthworks or substantial boundary structures, suggesting communities organised around pastoral or mixed farming practices rather than fortified habitation. The settlement's precise dating and extent remain subject to archaeological investigation, though its designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects recognition of its importance to understanding settlement patterns in medieval and proto-historic Angus.

Newton of Glamis, unenclosed settlement 100m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton of Glamis, unenclosed settlement 100m W of?

Newton of Glamis is an unenclosed settlement located approximately one hundred metres west of Newton of Glamis in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6421.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton of Glamis, unenclosed settlement 100m W of?

Newton of Glamis, unenclosed settlement 100m W 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 SM6421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton of Glamis, unenclosed settlement 100m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinpurney Hill, fort (7.2 km), Huntingfaulds, cairn 200m N of (8.2 km), Balkemback Cottages, stone circle 500m WNW of (8.7 km).

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