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Latitude: 55.5853 / 55°35'6"N
Longitude: -3.5438 / 3°32'37"W
OS Eastings: 302788
OS Northings: 633485
OS Grid: NT027334
Mapcode National: GBR 33PV.LN
Mapcode Global: WH5T1.JWP4
Entry Name: Coulter,cultivation terraces 450m SE of
Scheduled Date: 31 December 1969
Last Amended: 26 April 1994
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM2900
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: cultivation terraces
Location: Culter
County: South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward: Clydesdale East
Traditional County: Lanarkshire
The monument comprises the remains of a prominent and significant group of cultivation terraces which are situated on the W end of a ridge, at Culter Craigs. At least fourteen steep terraces survive, and are situated between the 220m and 300m contour. The area to the N, which also contained part of the terraces, was afforested in 1972. The area to be scheduled measures up to 300m from NW to SE by 130m transversely, to include the remaining cultivation terraces and an area around in which evidence associated with their construction and use may survive.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because of its well-defined field characteristics which are thought to indicate an early medieval or medieval date for this type of remains. Few examples of this type of monument survive in Scotland as a whole, although they are not uncommon in the Clydesdale area. The monument has the potential to provide information about medieval economy and agricultural practice.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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The monument is RCAHMS number NT 03 SW 22.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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