Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalpatrick, enclosed settlement 420m ENE of
Enclosed settlement

Dalpatrick, enclosed settlement 420m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM7730
Site type
Enclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalpatrick is an ancient enclosed settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 420 metres east-north-east of the village of Dalpatrick. The site comprises an enclosed settlement of Iron Age or Romano-British date, representing a period of significant settlement activity in central Scotland. The monument survives as earthwork remains defining an enclosed settlement form characteristic of later prehistoric and early historic communities in the region. Such settlements typically served as focal points for local populations, providing defensive advantages and organisational centres for agricultural and pastoral communities during the later Iron Age and Romano-British periods.

Dalpatrick, enclosed settlement 420m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7730. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalpatrick, enclosed settlement 420m ENE of?

Dalpatrick is an ancient enclosed settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 420 metres east-north-east of the village of Dalpatrick. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7730.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalpatrick, enclosed settlement 420m ENE of?

Dalpatrick, enclosed settlement 420m ENE 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 SM7730.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalpatrick, enclosed settlement 420m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Orchill Fort,fort 450m NNE of Orchill (7 km), Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of (7.6 km), Shielhill,Roman signal station 520m W of (8.5 km).

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