Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLochlands, souterrain 340m NE of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Lochlands, souterrain 340m NE of

Scotland
HES SM7256
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lochlands souterrain is a subterranean stone-built structure located approximately 340 metres north-east of Lochlands in Perthshire, Scotland. Dating to the Iron Age, the souterrain represents a type of underground dwelling or storage facility characteristic of settlement patterns in Scotland during the later prehistoric period. The structure consists of stone-built passage and chamber work typical of such monuments, which served purposes including habitation, storage, or refuge. These monuments provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Iron Age settlement, domestic organisation, and construction techniques in the Scottish Highlands.

Lochlands, souterrain 340m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lochlands, souterrain 340m NE of?

Lochlands souterrain is a subterranean stone-built structure located approximately 340 metres north-east of Lochlands in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7256.

What period does Lochlands, souterrain 340m NE of date from?

Lochlands, souterrain 340m NE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lochlands, souterrain 340m NE of?

Lochlands, souterrain 340m 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 SM7256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochlands, souterrain 340m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of (7.1 km), Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of (7.4 km), Leyston, settlement 500m NE of (7.5 km).

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