Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of
Unenclosed settlement

Inchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of

Scotland
HES SM7236
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inchyra Farm is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 500 metres north-east of Inchyra Farm in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a dispersed group of structures characteristic of prehistoric or proto-historic settlement patterns in Scotland, likely dating to the Iron Age or earlier periods, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. Such unenclosed settlements represent a significant phase in settlement development, contrasting with the defended or nucleated settlements found elsewhere in Iron Age Scotland and suggesting different patterns of land use and social organisation in the region.

Inchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of?

Inchyra Farm is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 500 metres north-east of Inchyra Farm in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7236.

Who is responsible for protecting Inchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of?

Inchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m 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 SM7236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhynd,old parish church 250m SW of Easter Rhynd (2.5 km), Moated settlement 414m SW of Mains of Kinmonth (3.6 km), Carpow,Roman fortress (3.7 km).

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