Description

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

The monument is situated on sloping ground commanding views to the N and W. The site itself has an irregular topography possibly reflecting earth-moving associated with the construction of the enclosure. The enclosure is sub-circular with an oval 'extension' protruding to the ENE. The enclosure measures approximately 90m in diameter excluding the 'extension' which protrudes to the ENE for approximately a further 30m.

The enclosure is defined by a broad ditch approximately 8m in width which follows the course of the 'extension' with no visible entrance break. The interior of the enclosure contains a concentrated dark cropmark suggesting the presence of well-preserved internal occupation deposits.

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 irregular in shape with maximum dimensions of 290m ENE-WSW by 160m 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 activity, social organisation and economy. The potentially well-preserved internal deposits may be expected to provide evidence relating to the organisation and nature of the occupation of the site and to the economic practices carried out by the inhabitants.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NT 46 NW 27.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland