Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastlehill, unenclosed settlement 100m E of
Unenclosed settlement

Castlehill, unenclosed settlement 100m E of

Scotland
HES SM7252
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castlehill is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 100 metres east of Castlehill in Perthshire, Scotland. The settlement consists of the remains of circular or sub-circular structures typical of prehistoric domestic occupation in Scotland. Dating evidence and archaeological recording suggest this site represents Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement activity, reflecting the pattern of unenclosed communities that occupied the Highland and agricultural regions of Scotland during the later prehistoric period. The site's designation within the national record indicates its importance to understanding settlement patterns and land use in Perthshire during antiquity.

Castlehill, unenclosed settlement 100m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7252. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castlehill, unenclosed settlement 100m E of?

Castlehill is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 100 metres east of Castlehill in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7252.

Who is responsible for protecting Castlehill, unenclosed settlement 100m E of?

Castlehill, unenclosed settlement 100m E 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 SM7252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castlehill, unenclosed settlement 100m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Inchmichael, unenclosed settlement N of (6 km), Rait Hill, fort (6.1 km), Rait,old parish church (6.3 km).

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