Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInverdunning House, henge 140m S of
Bronze Age · Henge

Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of

Scotland
HES SM8922
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Henge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inverdunning House is a Bronze Age henge monument situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 140 metres south of Inverdunning House itself. Henges of this period typically comprise one or more circular banks and ditches, often with internal features, and served ritual or ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities. The monument lies upon bedrock of the Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, a geological formation dating to the Pragian period, composed primarily of sandstone with subordinate bands of conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone. This solid foundation would have provided a substantial platform for the earthwork's construction.

The henge belongs to a distinctive Bronze Age cultural tradition that flourished across Britain, with Perthshire containing numerous examples of such monuments. The specific character of Inverdunning House reflects the local landscape and resources available to its builders, who would have exploited the underlying geology and natural topography to create their ceremonial space.

The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument under reference SM8922, recognising its archaeological significance and the information it preserves about Bronze Age ritual practices and settlement patterns in Perthshire. Its survival in the modern landscape provides valuable evidence for understanding prehistoric communities in central Scotland.

Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8922. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of?

Inverdunning House is a Bronze Age henge monument situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 140 metres south of Inverdunning House itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8922.

What period does Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of date from?

Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of?

Inverdunning House, henge 140m 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 SM8922.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Knock, fort (1.8 km), Millhaugh,enclosure and pit alignment 300m E of (2.3 km), Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry (2.6 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of

Inverdunning House, henge 140m S of stands on Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, bedrock that formed in the Pragian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.