Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShiells, settlements 665m NW of
Settlements

Shiells, settlements 665m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6749
Site type
Settlements
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Shiells, settlements 665m NW of, is an ancient settlement located in Fife, Scotland, designated under the Historic Environment Scotland register (SM6749). The site represents evidence of early human occupation and settlement activity within Fife, though detailed documentary records concerning its specific chronology and archaeological characteristics remain limited within the broader scholarly literature. Its presence within the regional archaeological landscape contributes to understanding patterns of settlement distribution and land use in the area during the prehistoric or early historic periods. Further archaeological investigation would be required to establish precise dating and the full extent of occupation phases at this location.

Shiells, settlements 665m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6749. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shiells, settlements 665m NW of?

Shiells, settlements 665m NW of, is an ancient settlement located in Fife, Scotland, designated under the Historic Environment Scotland register (SM6749). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6749.

Who is responsible for protecting Shiells, settlements 665m NW of?

Shiells, settlements 665m NW 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 SM6749.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shiells, settlements 665m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of (3.2 km), Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of (3.2 km), Forthar Cottage, enclosure 200m W of (3.4 km).

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