Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of
Ring-ditch

Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of

Scotland
HES SM7738
Site type
Ring-ditch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of, is a Bronze Age ring-ditch monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. Ring-ditches of this period typically represent the remains of domestic structures or ceremonial enclosures, with the ditch marking the outer boundary of what was likely a timber building or settlement area. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature indicates its significance within the prehistoric landscape of the region, though its specific functions and the details of occupation remain to be fully understood through further investigation. Such monuments are characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in Scotland and contribute to our understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation in this area.

Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7738. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of?

Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of, is a Bronze Age ring-ditch monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7738.

Who is responsible for protecting Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of?

Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW 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 SM7738.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lagg, ring-ditch 200m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of (4.9 km), Westerton,Roman signal station 230m NNE of (5.4 km), Machany,fort (6.1 km).

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