Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of
Post-Medieval · Barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement

Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of

Scotland
HES SM7189
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of is a Post-Medieval complex of archaeological features located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises barrows, field enclosures, and traces of unenclosed settlement activity, reflecting patterns of land use and habitation spanning multiple periods. The Post-Medieval designation indicates the site's primary cultural significance dates to the period after the sixteenth century, though the presence of barrows suggests earlier activity within the landscape. The combination of burial monuments, field systems, and settlement remains provides evidence of how this area of Perthshire was utilised and organised during the later historical periods.

Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of?

Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of is a Post-Medieval complex of archaeological features located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7189.

What period does Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of date from?

Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of?

Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW 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 SM7189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnbank, barrows, enclosures & unenclosed settlement SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Campsie Linn, grange site (9.1 km), Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of (9.2 km), Byres, ring-ditch and souterrain 330m NE of (9.4 km).

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