Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a distinctive rectangular earthwork, indicative of prehistoric settlement patterns. Its significance lies in the insights it provides into early agricultural practices and community organisation in the region. Visitors can observe the remnants of this ancient structure and appreciate its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2126, -3.3268
Sources
- osm: w1273205994 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667014 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaw Rectangular Enclosure?
- Shaw Rectangular Enclosure is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Shaw Rectangular Enclosure?
- Shaw Rectangular Enclosure — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Shaw Rectangular Enclosure?
- Its coordinates are 55.2126°, -3.3268°.