Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE of
Ring ditch

Sauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM6479
Site type
Ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sauchinford Cottages ring ditch, located approximately 300 metres south-south-east of Sauchinford Cottages in Stirlingshire, Scotland, is a prehistoric ring ditch monument. The site represents a form of ceremonial or domestic enclosure characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in Scotland, typically dating to the second millennium BC. The ring ditch itself would have comprised a circular or sub-circular ditch, likely associated with a now-levelled or eroded internal bank, which may have enclosed a dwelling, ritual space, or burial area. The monument is recorded under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE designation SM6479, reflecting its importance as a scheduled ancient monument within Scotland's archaeological heritage.

Sauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6479. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE of?

Sauchinford Cottages ring ditch, located approximately 300 metres south-south-east of Sauchinford Cottages in Stirlingshire, Scotland, is a prehistoric ring ditch monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6479.

Who is responsible for protecting Sauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE of?

Sauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE 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 SM6479.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 300m NW of Milnquarter (8.4 km), Antonine Wall, 80m WSW of Seabegs Place (8.6 km), Antonine Wall, Milnquarter, Roman temporary camp 240m SE of (8.7 km).

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