Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPrehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar
65m ene of 21 colliehill road, biggar

Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar

Scotland
HES SM5492
Site type
65m ene of 21 colliehill road, biggar
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork located in South Lanarkshire. The site comprises a substantial enclosed settlement, with visible remains indicating defensive or administrative functions typical of later prehistoric communities in the Scottish Lowlands. The enclosure's physical characteristics and spatial organisation reflect the settlement patterns established during the later prehistoric period in this region. The monument remains an important archaeological record of domestic and communal activity in the area prior to the Roman period.

Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5492. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar?

Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar is a Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork located in South Lanarkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5492.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar?

Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar 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 SM5492.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement and enclosure, 65m ENE of 21 Colliehill Road, Biggar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langloch Knowe,fort E of Nisbet (4.9 km), Snaip, settlement 380m SSW of (5.3 km), Culterpark Hill,fort (5.5 km).

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