Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of
Post-Medieval · Hut circles and field system

Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM4634
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circles and field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knockbarrie Hut Circles and Field System is a post-medieval settlement complex located approximately 1900 metres east-north-east of Knockbarrie in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of hut circles associated with a field system, representing the material evidence of rural settlement and land use during the post-medieval period. Such upland settlement complexes reflect the patterns of agricultural exploitation and pastoral activity characteristic of the Scottish Highlands during the early modern era. The survival of both structural and landscape elements at the site provides archaeological evidence for understanding settlement organisation and subsistence practices in post-medieval Perthshire.

Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4634. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of?

Knockbarrie Hut Circles and Field System is a post-medieval settlement complex located approximately 1900 metres east-north-east of Knockbarrie in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4634.

What period does Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of date from?

Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of?

Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE 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 SM4634.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockbarrie,hut circles and field system 1900m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Logierait, fort, souterrains, roundhouses, pits and enclosure (7.3 km), Logierait Churchyard,cross slab (7.4 km), Clach Glas, standing stone 130m WSW of Westhaugh of Tulliemet (8.1 km).

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