Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM6544
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Kelly Bridge is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located approximately 250 metres south-southeast of Kelly Bridge in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a defensive or stock-management structure constructed from timber palisading, characteristic of the early modern period when such enclosures served practical functions in rural settlement and land management. The site's specific dating and construction details remain recorded within the Scottish heritage record under INSPIRE reference SM6544, though the palisaded form suggests construction likely within the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries when such timber-built fortifications were employed across Perthshire. The enclosure represents evidence of post-medieval land use and settlement patterns in this region of central Scotland.

Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6544. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of?

Kelly Bridge is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located approximately 250 metres south-southeast of Kelly Bridge in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6544.

What period does Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of date from?

Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of?

Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE 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 SM6544.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kelly Bridge, palisaded enclosure 250m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Campbell (1.6 km), Tillicoultry House,tombstone (4.4 km), Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon (6.7 km).

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