Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of
Bronze Age · Henge, enclosures, pits and road

Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of

Scotland
HES SM3630
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Henge, enclosures, pits and road
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Mains of Huntingtower is a Bronze Age henge monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated west-southwest of the main settlement. The site comprises a henge structure alongside associated enclosures and pit features, representing a complex of ritual and domestic activity characteristic of Bronze Age land use in central Scotland. The henge element indicates this location held significance for ceremonial gatherings or practices during the Bronze Age period. The presence of multiple enclosures and pits suggests the site functioned as more than a purely ritual space, likely combining ceremonial and settlement functions across its phases of use.

Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3630. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of?

Mains of Huntingtower is a Bronze Age henge monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated west-southwest of the main settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3630.

What period does Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of date from?

Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a henge, enclosures, pits and road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of?

Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW 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 SM3630.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mains of Huntingtower, henge, enclosures, pits and road WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Home Farm, moated site, roundhouse, enclosure and pits 200m SE of Green of Invermay (8.8 km), Bogtonlea, palisaded settlement, roundhouse, pit circle and pits 280m SSW of Green of Invermay (9 km), Castle Law,fort (9.7 km).

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