Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton of Petty, prehistoric settlement 350m WNW of
Prehistoric settlement

Newton of Petty, prehistoric settlement 350m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM11835
Site type
Prehistoric settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton of Petty is a prehistoric settlement located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 350 metres west-northwest of Newton of Petty. The site represents evidence of early human occupation and habitation in the Scottish Highlands during the prehistoric period. As with many such settlements in the region, it reflects the patterns of land use and settlement during antiquity, contributing to understanding of prehistoric communities in northern Scotland. The site is recorded within the national heritage record and is subject to statutory protection under Scottish archaeological designation protocols.

Newton of Petty, prehistoric settlement 350m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11835. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton of Petty, prehistoric settlement 350m WNW of?

Newton of Petty is a prehistoric settlement located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 350 metres west-northwest of Newton of Petty. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11835.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton of Petty, prehistoric settlement 350m WNW of?

Newton of Petty, prehistoric settlement 350m WNW 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 SM11835.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton of Petty, prehistoric settlement 350m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of (5.1 km), Culdoich, ring cairn 490m NW of (5.2 km), Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of (6.2 km).

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