Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTempleton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N of
Unenclosed settlement 200m and

Templeton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N of

Scotland
HES SM5990
Site type
Unenclosed settlement 200m and
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Templeton is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 200 metres to 310 metres north of the modern settlement of Templeton. The site comprises scattered structural remains typical of Iron Age or early Medieval domestic occupation, consisting of stone foundations and associated features characteristic of non-fortified rural settlements of the period. Unenclosed settlements of this type represent communities that did not require defensive ditches or palisades, suggesting either a period of relative security or societies organised without emphasis on formal boundary demarcation. The precise dating and functional interpretation of the site remain dependent on archaeological survey and excavation evidence.

Templeton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5990. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Templeton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N of?

Templeton is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 200 metres to 310 metres north of the modern settlement of Templeton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5990.

Who is responsible for protecting Templeton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N of?

Templeton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N 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 SM5990.

What other scheduled monuments are near Templeton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including David's Hill, enclosure (3.5 km), Dickmount Law, cairn (5 km), Souterrain, Eastern Cemetery, Arbroath (5.4 km).

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