Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm
Iron Age · Broch 1250m e of balmalcolm

Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm

Scotland
HES SM7289
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 1250m e of balmalcolm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Little Dunsinane is a Iron Age broch located approximately 1250 metres east of Balmalcolm in Perthshire, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age, representing one of Scotland's distinctive circular stone tower dwellings that were concentrated in the north and west of the country. Like other brochs of its period, Little Dunsinane would have served as a defended residence, combining domestic and defensive functions within its characteristic hollow-walled circular form. The site is recorded in the national monument register under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM7289.

Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm?

Little Dunsinane is a Iron Age broch located approximately 1250 metres east of Balmalcolm in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7289.

What period does Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm date from?

Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 1250m e of balmalcolm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm?

Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm 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 SM7289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House (6.7 km), Evelick Castle (6.8 km), Pole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point (7.1 km).

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