Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood

Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood

Scotland
HES SM6628
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood is a prehistoric settlement site located in Angus, Scotland. The monument comprises the remains of structures dating to the Iron Age or earlier prehistoric period, consisting of an open settlement without surrounding defensive fortifications or formal enclosure systems. Such unenclosed settlements were characteristic of certain periods of Scottish prehistoric habitation, representing communities organized around domestic and agricultural practices rather than fortified occupation. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and land use in Bronze Age and Iron Age Angus, though detailed excavation records specific to this location remain limited in the published scholarly record.

Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood?

Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood is a prehistoric settlement site located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6628.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood?

Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood 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 SM6628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mylnefield, ring ditch and souterrain 595m ESE of (8.2 km), St Peter's Church & graveyard, Invergowrie (8.3 km), East Pilmore,timber building 150m ESE of (8.5 km).

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