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Latitude: 56.5014 / 56°30'4"N
Longitude: -2.7535 / 2°45'12"W
OS Eastings: 353714
OS Northings: 734620
OS Grid: NO537346
Mapcode National: GBR VR.36G4
Mapcode Global: WH7R7.PV0C
Entry Name: Barry, enclosure 350m S of Ravensby House
Scheduled Date: 17 December 1996
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM6569
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement
Location: Barry
County: Angus
Electoral Ward: Carnoustie and District
Traditional County: Angus
The monument comprises the remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date represented by cropmarks visible on oblique aerial photographs.
The monument lies in arable farmland at around 25m OD. It comprises the remains of an enclosed settlement measuring roughly 60m across and is defined by a ditch measuring about 5m in width, with an entrance in the SE corner. Its W and SW sides are formed by a sharp break in the slope above the Barry Burn.
The area to be scheduled encompasses the enclosure and an area around it in which traces os associated activity may be expected to survive. It is approximately semi-circular in shape with maximum dimensions of 90m NNW-SSE by 55m as marked in red on the accompanying map.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because of its potential to contribute to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and economy. Its importance is enhanced by its proximity to sites of potentially contemporary dates.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Bibliography
RCAHMS records the monument as NO 53 SW 43.
Aerial Photographs used:
RCAHMS (1990) B43139 NO53SW43.
RCAHMS (1990) B43141 NO53SW43.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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