Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m WNW of
Unenclosed settlements 605m w of &

North Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6743
Site type
Unenclosed settlements 605m w of &
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

North Straiton unenclosed settlements are prehistoric archaeological sites located in Fife, Scotland, comprising multiple settlement areas dating to the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. The settlements, positioned approximately 605 metres west and 790 metres west-north-west of North Straiton, represent non-defensive domestic occupation typical of later prehistoric communities in eastern Scotland. These unenclosed settlements lack the defensive earthworks or stone walls characteristic of contemporary hillforts, instead consisting of scattered domestic structures arranged across the landscape, reflecting the agricultural and pastoral economy of their period. The sites are recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM6743 and remain significant for understanding settlement patterns and daily life in prehistoric Fife.

North Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m WNW of?

North Straiton unenclosed settlements are prehistoric archaeological sites located in Fife, Scotland, comprising multiple settlement areas dating to the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6743.

Who is responsible for protecting North Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m WNW of?

North Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m 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 SM6743.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southfield, unenclosed settlement W of (2.6 km), Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (3.3 km), Pusk Farm Cottages, ring-ditch & enclosures 250m NE of (3.6 km).

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