Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure and ring ditch

East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM6541
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure and ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of, is a post-medieval enclosure situated in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a ring ditch with associated enclosure features, representing land management practices typical of the early modern period in lowland Scotland. Such ring ditches commonly functioned as livestock enclosures or demarcated agricultural land divisions, reflecting the intensification of farming practices during the post-medieval era. The site's precise dating and functional specifics would be determined through archaeological survey and historical documentation held by Historic Environment Scotland.

East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of?

East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of, is a post-medieval enclosure situated in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6541.

What period does East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of date from?

East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure and ring ditch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of?

East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW 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 SM6541.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coldoch, broch (0.8 km), Craighead Lodge,mound 100m NW of (1.4 km), Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House (4.3 km).

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