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Archaeological Measured Survey on Scotland's National Forest Estate

Last updated :25 Sep 2025

Topic: Manage forests

This fully illustrated archaeological booklet presents the results of recent archaeological measured survey work across Scotland’s National Forest Estate. 

Summary

The publication aims to:

  • showcase the range of work that we commission
  • highlight the benefits of such surveys in supporting sustainable conservation management

The sites range from Neolithic stone circles to the coastal defences of WW2 - and the surveys include some pioneering developments.

We must identify and assess surviving remains to inform conservation and management and protect the many features across Scotland’s national forest estate, including:

  • archaeological sites
  • historic structures
  • cultural landscapes

Archaeological Measured Survey on Scotland's National Forest Estate

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