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Cambusmichael palisaded enclosure is a Post-Medieval defensive or domestic structure located approximately 50 metres northwest of Cambusmichael in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a palisaded enclosure, a form of fortification utilising timber stakes rather than stone, which represents a defensive strategy employed during the Post-Medieval period in Scotland. Such structures typically served agricultural, domestic, or military purposes during a period of considerable social upheaval. The enclosure's precise chronology and function within the local settlement pattern remain subjects for archaeological investigation, though its designation reflects recognition of its historical importance within the archaeological record of Perthshire.
Cambusmichael, palisaded enclosure 50m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7183. View the official record →
Cambusmichael palisaded enclosure is a Post-Medieval defensive or domestic structure located approximately 50 metres northwest of Cambusmichael in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7183.
Cambusmichael, palisaded enclosure 50m NW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cambusmichael, palisaded enclosure 50m NW 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 SM7183.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balgarvie, unenclosed settlement 350m ESE of (6.8 km), Mill of Bonhard, unenclosed settlement and standing stone 200m S of (7 km), Fort, 80m SE of 65 Lumsden Crescent, Almondbank (7.7 km).
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