Description

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

The remains lie on gently sloping arable land. Although not on the highest point in the vicinity the site commands extensive views to the N and W. The monument is defined by a narrow ditch, approximately 2-3m wide, forming an oval enclosure measuring approximately 60m N-S by 40m E-W. There are no definite signs of an entrance or of internal features, although experience of comparable sites has shown that archaeological deposits will survive below the ploughsoil.

The area to be scheduled encompasses the visible features together with an area around them in which traces of associated activity may be expected to survive. It is irregular in shape with maximum dimensions of 160m N-S by 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 contribute to our understanding of prehistoric defended settlement. The ditches may be expected to contain evidence for the construction of the enclosure and, together with internal features, evidence relating to prehistoric economy and environment.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NT 37 SW 189.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland