Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrae of Pert,ring ditch 1200m N of Muir of Pert
Ring ditch 1200m n of muir of pert

Brae of Pert,ring ditch 1200m N of Muir of Pert

Scotland
HES SM6378
Site type
Ring ditch 1200m n of muir of pert
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Brae of Pert is a ring ditch monument located approximately 1200 metres north of Muir of Pert in Angus, Scotland. The site consists of a circular or sub-circular ditch that typically dates to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, when such earthwork enclosures served as the remains of domestic settlements, ritual sites, or defensive structures. Ring ditches of this type are characteristic prehistoric monuments of eastern Scotland, with the ditch often marking the outer boundary of what would have been a timber or stone-built structure or enclosed settlement area. The monument's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the persistence of prehistoric settlement patterns across the landscape of Angus.

Brae of Pert,ring ditch 1200m N of Muir of Pert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6378. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brae of Pert,ring ditch 1200m N of Muir of Pert?

Brae of Pert is a ring ditch monument located approximately 1200 metres north of Muir of Pert in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6378.

Who is responsible for protecting Brae of Pert,ring ditch 1200m N of Muir of Pert?

Brae of Pert,ring ditch 1200m N of Muir of Pert 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 SM6378.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brae of Pert,ring ditch 1200m N of Muir of Pert?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balwyllo,enclosures and cropmarks 300m SW of (5.7 km), Arrat's Mill, unenclosed settlement 270m ENE of (5.9 km), Balbirnie Mill,enclosure 300m ENE of (5.9 km).

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