Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeyston, settlement 500m NE of
Settlement

Leyston, settlement 500m NE of

Scotland
HES SM7153
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Leyston is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 500 metres north-east of Leyston in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early habitation in the Perthshire landscape, though detailed scholarly documentation of its specific chronology and cultural attribution remains limited in the published archaeological record. The settlement's precise dating and functional characteristics would require reference to excavation records held by Historic Environment Scotland and specialist archaeological assessment. The site is recorded within the national monuments database under the designation SM7153.

Leyston, settlement 500m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7153. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leyston, settlement 500m NE of?

Leyston is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 500 metres north-east of Leyston in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7153.

Who is responsible for protecting Leyston, settlement 500m NE of?

Leyston, settlement 500m NE 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 SM7153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leyston, settlement 500m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkton of Collace, cairn 420m S of Flowerdale Farm (6.3 km), Kirkton of Collace, enclosure 380m ENE of (6.5 km), Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm (6.8 km).

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