Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPitcur,souterrain NNE of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Pitcur,souterrain NNE of

Scotland
HES SM357
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pitcur is a souterrain of Iron Age date located in Angus, Scotland, situated to the north-northeast of the settlement of Pitcur. Souterrains of this period, typically constructed between the 1st century BCE and the early centuries CE, are underground stone-built structures whose precise function remains debated among archaeologists, though interpretations range from storage facilities to refuges or ritual spaces. The monument represents a significant example of Iron Age settlement technology in eastern Scotland and contributes to understanding the material culture and engineering capabilities of contemporary communities in the region. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system.

Pitcur,souterrain NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pitcur,souterrain NNE of?

Pitcur is a souterrain of Iron Age date located in Angus, Scotland, situated to the north-northeast of the settlement of Pitcur. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM357.

What period does Pitcur,souterrain NNE of date from?

Pitcur,souterrain NNE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pitcur,souterrain NNE of?

Pitcur,souterrain 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 SM357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pitcur,souterrain NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlehill, barrows 210m SE of (7.5 km), Pitmiddle,deserted village (7.8 km), Woodburnhead, cairns 700m & 760m W of (8.1 km).

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