Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan

Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan

Scotland
HES SM6203
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan is a prehistoric or protohistoric monument located in Midlothian, Scotland. The enclosure is defined by rectilinear earthwork boundaries, a layout characteristic of settlement or ritual sites dating to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise chronological attribution requires archaeological investigation. The monument survives as cropmark or earthwork evidence within the landscape, preserving evidence of past land use and settlement patterns in the region. Such rectilinear enclosures represent important archaeological records of ancient occupation and land organisation in lowland Scotland.

Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan?

Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan is a prehistoric or protohistoric monument located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6203.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan?

Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan 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 SM6203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectilinear enclosure 80m SW of Kilronan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow, 55m E of 20 David Herkes Way, Gowkshill (4.9 km), Newbyres Castle (6.5 km), Whitebog Farm, enclosure 450m SE of (6.5 km).

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