Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCulthill, souterrains 100m ESE of
Iron Age · Souterrains

Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM7129
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrains
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Culthill souterrains, located 100 metres east-south-east of Culthill in Perthshire, is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure characteristic of the souterrain tradition found across eastern Scotland. The monument consists of a subterranean passage constructed from stone, typical of structures dating to the later Iron Age period, roughly between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. Souterrains of this type remain poorly understood in their precise function, though they are variously interpreted as defensive refuges, storage facilities, or ritual spaces associated with nearby settlements. The Culthill example forms part of the significant concentration of such monuments in Perthshire and surrounding regions, providing important archaeological evidence for Iron Age settlement patterns and construction techniques in Scotland.

Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE of?

Culthill souterrains, located 100 metres east-south-east of Culthill in Perthshire, is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure characteristic of the souterrain tradition found across eastern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7129.

What period does Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE of date from?

Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE of?

Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE 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 SM7129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culthill, souterrains 100m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Campsie Linn, grange site (8.2 km), Pitsundry, standing stone 250m W of (8.5 km), Court Hill,cairn,Loak (9 km).

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