Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRavenshall, homestead & ring-ditches N of
Homestead & ring-ditches

Ravenshall, homestead & ring-ditches N of

Scotland
HES SM6745
Site type
Homestead & ring-ditches
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ravenshall is an ancient homestead with associated ring-ditches located north of the main settlement in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises a domestic settlement and circular ditched enclosures that date to the prehistoric period, likely representing Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation. Ring-ditches of this type typically mark the former locations of roundhouses or other domestic structures, their circular form preserved as soil marks or low earthworks. The homestead at Ravenshall represents evidence of early agricultural settlement and territorial organisation in Fife during the later prehistory of Scotland.

Ravenshall, homestead & ring-ditches N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6745. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ravenshall, homestead & ring-ditches N of?

Ravenshall is an ancient homestead with associated ring-ditches located north of the main settlement in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6745.

Who is responsible for protecting Ravenshall, homestead & ring-ditches N of?

Ravenshall, homestead & ring-ditches N 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 SM6745.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ravenshall, homestead & ring-ditches N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Lomond Hill, fort and cairn (3.9 km), Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of (4.2 km), Purin, fort 350m SW of (4.3 km).

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