Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWhite Caterthun,houses,cairns and fields 800m W of
Houses,cairns and fields

White Caterthun,houses,cairns and fields 800m W of

Scotland
HES SM4571
Site type
Houses,cairns and fields
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Caterthun is a prehistoric settlement complex located approximately 800 metres west of White Caterthun hill fort in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises scattered houses, cairns, and field systems that represent Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation and land use in the region. The structures indicate a pattern of dispersed settlement contemporary with or later than the nearby hill fort, reflecting the agricultural and domestic practices of later prehistoric communities in eastern Scotland. The cairns and field boundaries preserve evidence of the landscape organisation and resource exploitation strategies employed by these early inhabitants.

White Caterthun,houses,cairns and fields 800m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4571. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is White Caterthun,houses,cairns and fields 800m W of?

White Caterthun is a prehistoric settlement complex located approximately 800 metres west of White Caterthun hill fort in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4571.

Who is responsible for protecting White Caterthun,houses,cairns and fields 800m W of?

White Caterthun,houses,cairns and fields 800m W 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 SM4571.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Caterthun,houses,cairns and fields 800m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mains of Careston, barrows 100m E of (6 km), Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne (7.5 km), Broomknowe,enclosure 200m W of (7.7 km).

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