Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N of
Unenclosed settlement

North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N of

Scotland
HES SM6736
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

North Straiton is an unenclosed settlement located 140 metres north of Straiton in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or protohistoric settlement characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation in eastern Scotland, where communities established dwelling places without the defensive or demarcating earthwork boundaries typical of later enclosed settlements. The archaeological remains visible at the site comprise scattered structural evidence indicative of domestic occupation, though the precise dating and extent of habitation phases remain subjects for further investigation. This unenclosed settlement contributes to our understanding of settlement patterns and land use in Fife during the later prehistoric period.

North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6736. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N of?

North Straiton is an unenclosed settlement located 140 metres north of Straiton in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6736.

Who is responsible for protecting North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N of?

North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N 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 SM6736.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southfield, unenclosed settlement W of (2.2 km), Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (2.9 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (3.2 km).

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