Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Straiton, unenclosed settlement 310m NNE of
Unenclosed settlement

North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 310m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM7281
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Straiton is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 310 metres north-north-east of Straiton in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or early historic settlement characteristic of northern Britain, where communities occupied open ground without the defensive or demarcating structures of enclosed settlements. The precise dating and cultural affiliation of this particular settlement remain subjects for archaeological study, though unenclosed settlements of this type in Fife are generally associated with later prehistoric and early medieval periods. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record as a monument of archaeological significance reflecting patterns of settlement and land use in the region during antiquity.

North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 310m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7281. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 310m NNE of?

North Straiton is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 310 metres north-north-east of Straiton in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7281.

Who is responsible for protecting North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 310m NNE of?

North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 310m NNE 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 SM7281.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 310m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southfield, unenclosed settlement W of (2.2 km), Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (3 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (3.2 km).

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