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Balgarvie is an unenclosed settlement situated approximately 350 metres to the east-southeast of Balgarvie in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of an ancient settlement that lacks the defensive earthworks or enclosing ditches characteristic of many contemporary settlements in Scotland. Such unenclosed settlements are typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation in the region, reflecting patterns of settlement that prioritised accessibility and agricultural land use over fortified positions. The site's designation within the national record identifies it as a significant archaeological monument contributing to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns in central Scotland.
Balgarvie, unenclosed settlement 350m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6947. View the official record →
Balgarvie is an unenclosed settlement situated approximately 350 metres to the east-southeast of Balgarvie in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6947.
Balgarvie, unenclosed settlement 350m ESE 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 SM6947.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moredun Top, fort (6.3 km), Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House (6.5 km), Moredun Hall, tower-house remains (7 km).
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