Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill
275m s of downie mill

Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill

Scotland
HES SM6603
Site type
275m s of downie mill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill is an archaeological site located in Angus, Scotland, comprising the remains of an ancient settlement dating to the prehistoric period. The site consists of scattered structural evidence characteristic of unenclosed settlements, settlements without surrounding defensive or boundary structures that were common in Iron Age and earlier periods across Scotland. Such settlements typically contained domestic structures and represent the everyday habitation of rural communities prior to the development of more formalized enclosed settlement patterns. The precise dating and detailed archaeological character of this particular site would require reference to excavation records or specialist survey documentation held by Historic Environment Scotland, the organisation responsible for its official designation and record.

Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6603. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill?

Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill is an archaeological site located in Angus, Scotland, comprising the remains of an ancient settlement dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6603.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill?

Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill 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 SM6603.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement, 275m S of Downie Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockhead Cottage, unenclosed settlement 800m SE of (9.4 km), Lawhouses, unenclosed settlement E of (9.7 km), Kirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of (9.7 km).

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