Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTwo enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie
Roundhouses and associated remains, 490m nnw of clendrie

Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie

Scotland
HES SM7351
Site type
Roundhouses and associated remains, 490m nnw of clendrie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie is a complex of Iron Age settlement remains located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The site comprises two separate enclosures containing roundhouse structures, which represent domestic occupation during the prehistoric Iron Age period. The settlements are characteristic of the nucleated settlement pattern found across south-west Scotland during this era, with the roundhouses serving as individual family dwellings within communal enclosure systems. The archaeological remains provide evidence of the social organisation and settlement practices of Iron Age communities in the region, though the precise dating and duration of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study.

Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7351. View the official record →

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What is Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie?

Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie is a complex of Iron Age settlement remains located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7351.

Who is responsible for protecting Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie?

Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie 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 SM7351.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two enclosed settlements, roundhouses and associated remains, 490m NNW of Clendrie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt (3.7 km), Mid Dinduff, fort 100m ESE of (3.9 km), Leswalt, Old Parish Church (4.2 km).

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