Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCoin Hill, unenclosed settlement W of Hallhole
Unenclosed settlement w of hallhole

Coin Hill, unenclosed settlement W of Hallhole

Scotland
HES SM6952
Site type
Unenclosed settlement w of hallhole
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Coin Hill is an unenclosed settlement located west of Hallhole in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of prehistoric or early historic domestic structures arranged without defensive ramparts or formal boundaries, a settlement pattern characteristic of later prehistoric communities in Scotland. Such unenclosed settlements are difficult to date precisely without excavation, though they are generally attributed to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and land use in inland Perthshire during the later prehistoric period.

Coin Hill, unenclosed settlement W of Hallhole is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6952. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coin Hill, unenclosed settlement W of Hallhole?

Coin Hill is an unenclosed settlement located west of Hallhole in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6952.

Who is responsible for protecting Coin Hill, unenclosed settlement W of Hallhole?

Coin Hill, unenclosed settlement W of Hallhole 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 SM6952.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coin Hill, unenclosed settlement W of Hallhole?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkton of Collace, cairn 420m S of Flowerdale Farm (7.3 km), Kirkton of Collace, enclosure 380m ENE of (7.5 km), Damside, stone row 900m SW of (8.2 km).

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