Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E of
Platform settlement

North Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E of

Scotland
HES SM4516
Site type
Platform settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Shortcleuch, platform settlement 1000m E of, is a prehistoric platform settlement located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site consists of a number of terraced platforms cut into the hillside, a characteristic feature of later prehistoric settlement in the upland regions of Scotland. Platform settlements of this type are typically dated to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, representing a form of domestic occupation adapted to the challenging terrain of moorland environments. The settlement's physical arrangement and construction technique reflect the strategies employed by communities in adapting their dwellings to steep ground during the later prehistoric period.

North Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E of?

North Shortcleuch, platform settlement 1000m E of, is a prehistoric platform settlement located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4516.

Who is responsible for protecting North Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E of?

North Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E 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 SM4516.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Shortcleuch,platform settlement 1000m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Air Cleuch,cairns 1300m S of Glengeith (2.5 km), Crookedstane,platform settlement 1300m W of (2.8 km), Historic gold workings, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire (3.3 km).

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