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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The henge 140 metres south of Inverdunning House is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents one of the ritual and gathering places constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such henges functioned as centres for communal ceremonial activity. The monument's physical form consists of a circular earthwork typical of Bronze Age henges, though its precise dimensions and state of preservation reflect both its antiquity and the subsequent land use of the Perthshire landscape. As a designated heritage asset, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice 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?

The henge 140 metres south of Inverdunning House is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. 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 Britain.

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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