Description

The monument comprises the remains of a prehistoric settlement dating from the Iron Age (800BC-500AD). The monument lies in improved pasture on a southwest facing gentle slope overlooking the Hillhouse Burn, at a height of around 360m above sea level.

The monument consists of three large scoops and two small scoops enclosed by the remains of a bank surviving around 0.5m high. The settlement is sub-rectangular on plan and measures around 70m (north-northwest by south-southeast) by around 40m transversely overall.

The scheduled area is irregular. It includes the remains described above and an area around within which evidence relating to the monument's construction, use and abandonment is expected to survive, as shown in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because it is a well-preserved example of an Iron Age scooped settlement which has the potential to enhance our understanding of this type of monument. Its importance is increased by the proximity of several sites of similar date but of varied type which, taken together, have the potential to greatly increase our understanding of the settlement, economy and development of the landscape in the Iron Age in this area.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

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Canmore

https://canmore.org.uk/site/149350/

Source: Historic Environment Scotland