Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE of
Unenclosed settlement

Rockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE of

Scotland
HES SM7097
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rockhead Cottage is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 800 metres south-east of Rockhead Cottage in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement characteristic of prehistoric or early medieval occupation in Scotland, consisting of structures lacking the formal defensive boundaries or organised layout of later enclosed settlements. The archaeological remains indicate domestic occupation during a period when such dispersed, open settlements were the predominant settlement form in rural Scotland. The site has been recorded within the Fife Historic Environment Record and is protected as a scheduled monument under Scottish heritage legislation.

Rockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7097. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE of?

Rockhead Cottage is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 800 metres south-east of Rockhead Cottage in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7097.

Who is responsible for protecting Rockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE of?

Rockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE 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 SM7097.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (4.4 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (4.9 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (5.2 km).

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