Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso
250m nw of cemetery, kirkton of fetteresso

Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso

Scotland
HES SM5449
Site type
250m nw of cemetery, kirkton of fetteresso
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The settlement comprises a scatter of archaeological features associated with early occupation of the landscape, typical of unenclosed settlements from the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such sites, lacking the defensive earthworks or formal boundaries of later enclosed settlements, represent dispersed domestic activity and are significant for understanding early Scottish settlement patterns and land use. The site's proximity to Kirkton of Fetteresso places it within a landscape rich in archaeological evidence of successive periods of habitation.

Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5449. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso?

Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5449.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso?

Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso 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 SM5449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement, 250m NW of cemetery, Kirkton of Fetteresso?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ciaran's Church,old parish church,Fetteresso (0.6 km), Cowie Line, pill boxes & anti-tank blocks 200m SW-275m SE of Ury House (1.6 km), Cowie Line, pill box & anti-tank blocks 450m W of Ury House (1.6 km).

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