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Southfield, unenclosed settlement west of, is an ancient settlement site in Fife, Scotland, designated as a monument of archaeological significance. The site represents an unenclosed settlement form, a settlement type characteristic of prehistoric and early historic periods in Scotland, distinguishing it from the more defensible enclosed settlements such as hillforts or ringworks. Located west of Southfield, the site provides evidence of human habitation and settlement patterns in Fife during periods preceding the development of fortified settlements in the region. As an unenclosed settlement, the site contributes to archaeological understanding of domestic organisation and settlement distribution in early prehistoric and medieval periods in east-central Scotland.
Southfield, unenclosed settlement W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6802. View the official record →
Southfield, unenclosed settlement west of, is an ancient settlement site in Fife, Scotland, designated as a monument of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6802.
Southfield, unenclosed settlement W 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 SM6802.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (0.8 km), Pusk Farm Cottages, ring-ditch & enclosures 250m NE of (1.2 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (1.3 km).
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