Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of
Iron Age · Palisaded homestead and souterrain

Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of

Scotland
HES SM6351
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Palisaded homestead and souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dillavaird is a palisaded homestead and souterrain located approximately 450 metres east of Dillavaird in Angus, Scotland. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of settlement typical of that period in eastern Scotland. The homestead comprises a palisaded enclosure, a defensive feature common to Iron Age domestic settlements, within which an underground stone-built chamber or souterrain was constructed. Such souterrains served various functions including storage, refuge, or ritual purposes, and their presence alongside surface dwellings indicates the complexity and investment characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region.

Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6351. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of?

Dillavaird is a palisaded homestead and souterrain located approximately 450 metres east of Dillavaird in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6351.

What period does Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of date from?

Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a palisaded homestead and souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of?

Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m 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 SM6351.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dillavaird,palisaded homestead and souterrain 450m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill (5.7 km), Belliduff, cairn 380m NE of Belmont Castle (6.2 km), Nevay Church, church and burial ground, Kirkinch (6.3 km).

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