Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHome Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of
Ring-ditch

Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of

Scotland
HES SM7751
Site type
Ring-ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of, is a prehistoric ring-ditch monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. Ring-ditches of this type are typically Bronze Age in date and represent the remains of burial mounds or ceremonial enclosures, consisting of a circular ditch with an internal or external bank. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature indicates its potential to contribute to understanding settlement patterns and funerary practices in Bronze Age Perthshire. The site's formal recording with Historic Environment Scotland demonstrates its recognition as a significant component of the region's prehistoric heritage.

Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7751. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of?

Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of, is a prehistoric ring-ditch monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7751.

Who is responsible for protecting Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of?

Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S 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 SM7751.

What other scheduled monuments are near Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Urlar,settlement 550m E of (2.7 km), Carse Farm,stone circle 350m WNW of (2.9 km), Margmore, cup-marked rock 740m SSW of (2.9 km).

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