Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE of
Unenclosed settlement

Hill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE of

Scotland
HES SM7178
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hill House is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 100 metres north-east of Hill House in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or proto-historic settlement characteristic of early Scottish communities, predating the development of formal fortifications or enclosed settlements. Unenclosed settlements of this type typically date to the Iron Age or earlier periods, though precise chronological attribution for this particular site would require archaeological excavation or specialist survey. The settlement's lack of defensive earthworks or enclosing structures suggests a community that may have relied on social rather than physical barriers for organisation and protection.

Hill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE of?

Hill House is an ancient unenclosed settlement located approximately 100 metres north-east of Hill House in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7178.

Who is responsible for protecting Hill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE of?

Hill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE 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 SM7178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntingtower Castle (5.9 km), Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of (6.7 km), Cairn, 110m SW of Almondbank Filling Station (6.8 km).

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