Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark
1180m se of mark

Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark

Scotland
HES SM7409
Site type
1180m se of mark
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark is a prehistoric or early medieval residential site located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The settlement consists of a cluster of structures arranged without formal enclosure, a settlement form characteristic of certain periods of Scottish prehistory and the early medieval period. Such unenclosed settlements represent important evidence for understanding patterns of habitation, social organisation, and land use in south-western Scotland during the pre-Roman Iron Age or early historic periods. The site's archaeological significance lies in its potential to inform understanding of settlement distribution and domestic arrangement in this region during the Bronze Age, Iron Age, or early medieval centuries.

Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7409. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark?

Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark is a prehistoric or early medieval residential site located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7409.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark?

Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark 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 SM7409.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement, 1180m SE of Mark?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of (2 km), Mye Plantation,pitfall (3.9 km), Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of (4.1 km).

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