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Unenclosed settlement

Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W of

Scotland
HES SM6098
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Pugeston is an unenclosed settlement located west of Pugeston in Angus, Scotland, dating to the prehistoric period. The site comprises scattered domestic structures characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in eastern Scotland, where communities occupied open settlements without defensive fortifications. Unenclosed settlements of this type represent a significant phase of rural habitation in Angus, reflecting subsistence-based agricultural and pastoral economies during the later prehistoric period. The archaeological evidence from such sites contributes to understanding settlement hierarchies and land use patterns in Iron Age Scotland.

Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W of?

Pugeston is an unenclosed settlement located west of Pugeston in Angus, Scotland, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6098.

Who is responsible for protecting Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W of?

Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W 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 SM6098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Montrose,enclosure and ring ditches 600m WSW of (3.9 km), Powis Farm,barrows (4 km), Maryton Law, cairn, 500m SSW of Torkirk House (4.5 km).

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