Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNormangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock
Platform settlement e of midlock

Normangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock

Scotland
HES SM4756
Site type
Platform settlement e of midlock
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Normangill Rig is a platform settlement located east of Midlock in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site comprises a series of levelled platforms cut into the hillside, characteristic of Iron Age or early medieval settlement patterns in the region. Such platform settlements typically functioned as domestic sites where structures were constructed upon artificially prepared ground, providing level building surfaces on sloping terrain. The archaeological evidence suggests occupation during the later prehistoric or early historic period, though detailed chronological attribution requires further investigation of finds material and stratigraphic deposits at the site.

Normangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4756. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Normangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock?

Normangill Rig is a platform settlement located east of Midlock in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4756.

Who is responsible for protecting Normangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock?

Normangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock 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 SM4756.

What other scheduled monuments are near Normangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glengeith, settlement, bastle house and field system (4.9 km), Bodsberry Hill to Little Clyde,Roman road (4.9 km), Little Clyde,Roman camp (5.9 km).

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