Scheduled MonumentsScotlandReedie,souterrain 200m WNW of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6308
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Reedie souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located approximately 200 metres west-north-west of Reedie in Angus, Scotland. Souterrains of this type, known locally as earth houses, are characteristic of the Scottish Iron Age and are thought to date from around the first centuries BC and AD, though their precise chronology and function remain subjects of scholarly debate. The structure would have consisted of a stone-lined underground passage or chamber, typical of souterrains found throughout eastern Scotland, which may have served domestic, storage, or defensive purposes. Like many such monuments in the region, its current condition and state of preservation reflect the challenges of survival for subterranean archaeological features over two millennia.

Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6308. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW of?

Reedie souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located approximately 200 metres west-north-west of Reedie in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6308.

What period does Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW of date from?

Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW of?

Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW 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 SM6308.

What other scheduled monuments are near Reedie,souterrain 200m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers (5.9 km), Newmill,ring ditch 600m SW of (7.2 km), Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill (7.6 km).

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