Description

The monument comprises the remains of a sub-rectangular enclosed settlement of prehistoric date represented by cropmarks visible on oblique aerial photographs. The monument lies in arable farmland at between 30-35m OD. It comprises the remains of a sub-rectangular enclosure which measures roughly 60m by 60m.

Sub-rectangular enclosures of this kind are commonly thought to relate to the period of Roman influence in lowland Scotland although some may in fact be medieval in date. There are various cropmarks inside the enclosure including a large, dark, central mark which appears to be the remains of a structure. A further, smaller circular enclosure measuring about 17m in diameter occupies the S corner of the larger enclosure.

The area to be scheduled encompasses the cropmark remains described above and an area around them in which traces of associated activity may be expected to survive. It is an irregular quadrilateral in shape with maximum dimensions of 110m ENE-WSW by 110m 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 contribute to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and economy. It is particularly important because of the variety and apparent time-depth of the remains.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

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Canmore

https://canmore.org.uk/site/34503/

Source: Historic Environment Scotland