Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of
Pit-setting

Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7245
Site type
Pit-setting
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of, is a prehistoric pit-setting located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early human activity and settlement patterns in the region, typical of pit-settings that are often associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation. The feature comprises a depression or sunken structure whose original function remains subject to archaeological interpretation, though such pit-settings commonly served domestic, storage, or ceremonial purposes. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under designation HES INSPIRE SM7245.

Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of?

Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of, is a prehistoric pit-setting located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7245.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of?

Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardmuir, pit-setting 300m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cargill, Roman fortlet and ring-ditches 400m NE of Mains of Cargill (6.3 km), Kinclaven Castle (6.5 km), Castle Hill,motte W of Mains of Cargill (6.8 km).

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