Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of
Iron Age · Souterrains 220m n of and

Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7607
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrains 220m n of and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hatchbank souterrains are Iron Age underground stone-built structures located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The site comprises two separate souterrains positioned approximately 220 metres north and 280 metres north-north-west of Hatchbank. These subterranean passages, constructed from stone, represent typical examples of Iron Age settlement archaeology in central Scotland, though the precise details of their construction, dimensions, and state of preservation remain subjects of archaeological record. The function of such souterrains continues to be debated among scholars, with theories ranging from storage facilities to refuge structures, reflecting the broader interpretive challenges surrounding Iron Age underground architecture in Scotland.

Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7607. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of?

Hatchbank souterrains are Iron Age underground stone-built structures located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7607.

What period does Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of date from?

Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrains 220m n of and. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of?

Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m 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 SM7607.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hatchbank, souterrain 450m NNW of (0.2 km), Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of (1.6 km), Classlochie, ring-ditches 300m ESE of (1.7 km).

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