Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay
Palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m ssw of green of invermay

Bogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay

Scotland
HES SM8868
Site type
Palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m ssw of green of invermay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bogtonlea is a palisaded settlement located 280 metres south-south-west of the Green of Invermay in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a roundhouse enclosed within a palisade, along with a pit circle and associated pits, indicative of Iron Age settlement activity in the region. The palisaded enclosure represents a domestic settlement type characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Scotland, with the roundhouse serving as the primary dwelling structure. The pit features may relate to storage, ritual activity, or refuse disposal typical of Iron Age settlement sites.

Bogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8868. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay?

Bogtonlea is a palisaded settlement located 280 metres south-south-west of the Green of Invermay in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8868.

Who is responsible for protecting Bogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay?

Bogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay 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 SM8868.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunning, Roman camp 420m NW of Haughend (3 km), Dun Knock, fort (3.2 km), Dunning, standing stone 300m SE of Leadketty Holdings (3.4 km).

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