Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWest Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW of
Ring ditches

West Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6121
Site type
Ring ditches
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Broomley ring ditches, located 450 metres west-north-west of West Broomley in Angus, Scotland, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual or domestic monument comprising one or more circular ditched enclosures. Ring ditches of this type typically served ceremonial, funerary, or settlement functions during the later prehistoric period and are commonly identified through cropmark evidence or archaeological survey. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system with the reference SM6121, indicating its status as a scheduled ancient monument. Such sites contribute significantly to understanding settlement patterns and ritual practices in prehistoric Scotland.

West Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6121. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW of?

West Broomley ring ditches, located 450 metres west-north-west of West Broomley in Angus, Scotland, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual or domestic monument comprising one or more circular ditched enclosures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6121.

Who is responsible for protecting West Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW of?

West Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW 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 SM6121.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denhead Cottage,enclosure 200m W of (4.4 km), Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of (7.4 km), Hawkhill Quarry, ring ditches (7.6 km).

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