Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of
Post-Medieval · Rectilinear enclosure

Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of

Scotland
HES SM8123
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Rectilinear enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of, is a Post-Medieval rectilinear enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a rectangular field boundary or settlement enclosure characteristic of the Post-Medieval period, reflecting the reorganisation of landscape management and land use typical of early modern rural Scotland. Its precise dating within the Post-Medieval era and its specific function remain subjects of archaeological record, though such enclosures commonly served agricultural, defensive, or administrative purposes during this phase of Scottish history.

Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8123. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of?

Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of, is a Post-Medieval rectilinear enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8123.

What period does Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of date from?

Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a rectilinear enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of?

Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW 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 SM8123.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fortingall, pit-defined enclosure 110m S of Carn na Marbh (0.2 km), Fortingall Church, two stone circles and one stone row, 300m ESE of (0.3 km), Creag a'Chaisteal,dun (0.8 km).

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