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Latitude: 56.554 / 56°33'14"N
Longitude: -2.6774 / 2°40'38"W
OS Eastings: 358454
OS Northings: 740431
OS Grid: NO584404
Mapcode National: GBR VS.V03R
Mapcode Global: WH7R2.VJ6G
Entry Name: Kellyfield, palisaded enclosure 350m SW of
Scheduled Date: 4 March 1997
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM6625
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: palisaded enclosure
Location: Arbirlot
County: Angus
Electoral Ward: Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim
Traditional County: Angus
The monument comprises the remains of a palisaded enclosure of prehistoric date represented by cropmarks visible on oblique aerial photographs.
The monument lies in arable farmland at between 60m and 90m OD. It comprises a sub-circular enclosure measuring about 100m in maximum diameter, defined by a narrow palisade trench. There are indications of a further, outer palisade on the SW of the enclosure. Palisaded enclosures are a characteristic settlement form of the later prehistoric period in Scotland.
The area to be scheduled encompasses the cropmark remains and an area around them in which traces of associated activity may be expected to survive. It is irregular in shape with maximum dimensions of 155m N-S by 155m 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.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Bibliography
Historic Environment Scotland http://www.canmore.org.uk reference number CANMORE ID 71868 (accessed on 08/08/2019).
Wilson D R 2000. Air Photo Interpretation for Archaeologists. Tempus, Stroud.
Canmore
https://canmore.org.uk/site/71868/
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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