Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage
240m ssw of three mile wood cottage

Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage

Scotland
HES SM7071
Site type
240m ssw of three mile wood cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

This unenclosed settlement and enclosure is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 240 metres south-southwest of Three Mile Wood Cottage. The monument represents evidence of early settlement activity in the region, with its unenclosed character suggesting occupation during a period when formal defensive or boundary structures were not the primary focus of settlement layout. The site's physical remains comprise archaeological traces of settlement occupation and associated enclosure features that contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns in eastern Scotland.

Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage?

This unenclosed settlement and enclosure is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 240 metres south-southwest of Three Mile Wood Cottage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7071.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage?

Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage 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 SM7071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cotton of Balcathie, unenclosed settlement 700m WSW of (0.2 km), Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages (0.4 km), Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly (0.8 km).

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