Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRamornie Mains, roundhouse 650m ENE of
Roundhouse

Ramornie Mains, roundhouse 650m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM8317
Site type
Roundhouse
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ramornie Mains roundhouse is an Iron Age settlement site located approximately 650 metres east-north-east of Ramornie Mains in Fife, Scotland. The structure represents a form of domestic architecture characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Scotland, with roundhouses serving as the principal dwelling type for communities across much of the Iron Age. The site's specific archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in the Fife region during this pre-Roman period. Like many roundhouses of this era, the monument would have provided evidence of construction techniques, spatial organisation, and the daily life of its Iron Age inhabitants, though its current condition and state of preservation would determine what archaeological information remains available for study.

Ramornie Mains, roundhouse 650m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8317. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ramornie Mains, roundhouse 650m ENE of?

Ramornie Mains roundhouse is an Iron Age settlement site located approximately 650 metres east-north-east of Ramornie Mains in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8317.

Who is responsible for protecting Ramornie Mains, roundhouse 650m ENE of?

Ramornie Mains, roundhouse 650m ENE 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 SM8317.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ramornie Mains, roundhouse 650m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Down Law,fort 350m S of Downfield,Coaltown of Burnturk (3.1 km), Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of (3.7 km), Forthar Cottage, enclosure 200m W of (4 km).

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