Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House
Unenclosed settlement n of mill house

Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House

Scotland
HES SM7197
Site type
Unenclosed settlement n of mill house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement north of Mill House is a prehistoric settlement site located in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising scattered domestic structures that lack defensive fortification or enclosing boundary works. The settlement belongs to the later prehistoric period, reflecting patterns of open occupation common in Iron Age and Early Historic communities across central Scotland. The site's unenclosed character suggests a settlement organised without formal perimeter defence, indicating either a period of relative stability or a community whose social structures did not require or prioritise fortification. The scattered arrangement of structures typical of such sites provides archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and land use in the pre-Roman and proto-historic periods of northern Britain.

Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House?

Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement north of Mill House is a prehistoric settlement site located in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising scattered domestic structures that lack defensive fortification or enclosing boundary works. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7197.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House?

Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House 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 SM7197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mugdrum House,cross shaft (7.6 km), Lindores Abbey (7.8 km), Wester Clunie, unenclosed settlement 1000m ENE of (7.9 km).

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