Description

The monument comprises the remains of a palisaded enclosed settlement of prehistoric date represented by cropmarks visible on oblique aerial photographs.

The monument lies in relatively level arable farmland in an area of generally poorly drained land at around 190m OD. Although the site commands extensive views to the N it is not a particularly dominant location and is overlooked by higher ground to the S. The enclosure is formed by a circular palisade with a diameter of approximately 50m.

There are no unambiguous indications of an entrance or of

internal features. The monument lies on the fringes of a dense landscape of prehistoric settlement focussed on the major prehistoric centre of Traprain Law. The Law itself forms a prominent landscape feature from the monument.

The area to be scheduled encompasses the visible features and an area around them in which traces of associated activity may be expected to survive. It is circular with a flattened NNW side, and has a maximum diameter of 90m, as marked in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because of its potential to add to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and economy. Its importance is greatly enhanced by its association with the wider landscape of prehistoric settlement in this part of East Lothian.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NT 56 NE 23.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland