Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits

Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of

Scotland
HES SM9158
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow and pits 600m NW of, is a Post-Medieval enclosure system located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises multiple archaeological features including linear enclosures, ring-ditches, a square barrow and associated pits, which together represent a complex of land management and possibly ritual or funerary activity spanning different periods. The ring-ditches and square barrow elements suggest prehistoric or early medieval origins, whilst the broader enclosure pattern reflects Post-Medieval agricultural reorganisation of the landscape. The site's mixture of monument types indicates multiple phases of use and reuse across an extended chronological span, making it significant for understanding settlement patterns and land use practices in Perthshire.

Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9158. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of?

Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow and pits 600m NW of, is a Post-Medieval enclosure system located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9158.

What period does Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of date from?

Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of?

Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m 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 SM9158.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leadketty, enclosures, ring-ditches, square barrow & pits 600m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Millhaugh,enclosure and pit alignment 300m E of (2.1 km), Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry (2.4 km), Henge and palisaded enclosure, 220m WSW and 210m SW of Millhaugh Farmhouse (2.5 km).

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