Scheduled MonumentsScotlandScotscraig, unenclosed settlement 600m S of
Unenclosed settlement

Scotscraig, unenclosed settlement 600m S of

Scotland
HES SM7089
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scotscraig is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 600 metres south of Scotscraig in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or early historic occupation characteristic of northern Britain, where communities established themselves without the defensive or boundary features typical of later enclosed settlements. Such unenclosed settlements are generally difficult to date with precision through surface survey alone, though their archaeological presence indicates sustained human activity across the landscape during pre-medieval periods. The site remains of archaeological interest as evidence of settlement patterns and land use in Fife during antiquity.

Scotscraig, unenclosed settlement 600m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scotscraig, unenclosed settlement 600m S of?

Scotscraig is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 600 metres south of Scotscraig in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7089.

Who is responsible for protecting Scotscraig, unenclosed settlement 600m S of?

Scotscraig, unenclosed settlement 600m S 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 SM7089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scotscraig, unenclosed settlement 600m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (4.5 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (5 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (5.3 km).

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