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Upperton ring-ditches are a series of five Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic monuments located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated at measured distances northeast of Upperton. These circular earthworks, defined by ditches at intervals of 735 metres, 775 metres, 875 metres, 995 metres, and 1095 metres, represent a significant concentration of prehistoric settlement or ritual activity in the region. Ring-ditches of this type typically date to the Bronze Age and functioned as the foundations for roundhouses or possessed ceremonial significance within their contemporary landscape. The distribution of these five features suggests a pattern of land use or settlement organization characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northeast Scotland.
Upperton, ring-ditches 735m, 775m, 875m, 995m and 1095m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11590. View the official record →
Upperton ring-ditches are a series of five Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic monuments located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated at measured distances northeast of Upperton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11590.
Upperton, ring-ditches 735m, 775m, 875m, 995m and 1095m NE of 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 SM11590.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buchaam, souterrain, Forbestown (5.8 km), Doune of Invernochty, motte (6 km), Glenkindie House, enclosure 560m W of (6.1 km).
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