Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPalisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage
130m se of lake cottage

Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage

Scotland
HES SM7352
Site type
130m se of lake cottage
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site is defined by its palisade, a timber defensive or boundary structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Scotland, though such enclosed sites may also date to earlier prehistoric periods. The monument represents evidence of domestic occupation and social organization during the later prehistoric period, reflecting settlement strategies and land use practices in the region. The precise dating and extent of occupation remain subjects for archaeological investigation, though the palisaded form indicates a settlement of some status or defensive concern during its period of use.

Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage?

Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7352.

Who is responsible for protecting Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage?

Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage 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 SM7352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Palisaded settlement, 130m SE of Lake Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigencroy,cairn 270m SSE of West Ringuinea (3.1 km), Ardwell Mote,motte 420m E of Ardwell House (3.2 km), Killaser Castle (3.5 km).

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