Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM6540
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Coldoch Palisaded Enclosure is a Post-Medieval defensive earthwork situated approximately 400 metres north-north-west of East Coldoch in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a palisaded enclosure, a fortification type characteristic of the Post-Medieval period when wooden palisade defences were employed in addition to or instead of stone structures. The site's specific dating, construction details, and historical context remain subject to archaeological investigation, with its designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflecting recognition of its significance to understanding Post-Medieval settlement and defensive practices in the region.

East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of?

East Coldoch Palisaded Enclosure is a Post-Medieval defensive earthwork situated approximately 400 metres north-north-west of East Coldoch in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6540.

What period does East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of date from?

East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of?

East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m 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 SM6540.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Coldoch, palisaded enclosure 400m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coldoch, broch (0.9 km), Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House (4.5 km), Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House (4.9 km).

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