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Glendoick souterrains are Iron Age underground stone structures located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 670 metres west-south-west of Glendoick itself. These passages represent a distinctive form of settlement infrastructure characteristic of the later pre-Roman Iron Age in Scotland, typically dating between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. The monuments are protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7222.
The souterrains were constructed within the local bedrock of the Stratheden Group, a Late Devonian geological formation comprising interbedded sandstone and conglomerate. This geology would have offered both practical advantages and challenges for underground construction, with the relatively stable sedimentary strata providing suitable material for stone-built passages while the variations in rock type required careful engineering during excavation and building.
The purpose of such structures remains debated amongst archaeologists, though they may have served as refuges, storage chambers for perishable goods, or ritual spaces within Iron Age communities. Their presence in Perthshire indicates significant occupation and investment in infrastructure during the Iron Age, reflecting the sophistication of settlement patterns across Central Scotland during this period.
Glendoick, souterrains 670m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7222. View the official record →
Glendoick souterrains are Iron Age underground stone structures located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 670 metres west-south-west of Glendoick itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7222.
Glendoick, souterrains 670m WSW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Glendoick, souterrains 670m WSW 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 SM7222.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carpow,Roman fortress (4.8 km), Mugdrum House,cross shaft (4.8 km), Wester Clunie, unenclosed settlement 1000m ENE of (4.9 km).
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Glendoick, souterrains 670m WSW of stands on Stratheden Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.