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Mains of Inchture is a prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures complex located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises archaeological remains spanning multiple periods of occupation, from prehistoric times through to later medieval and post-medieval phases. The physical remains include enclosure boundaries and settlement features that provide evidence of sustained human activity across a considerable timespan. This multi-period site contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land use strategies in central Scotland from early prehistory onwards.
Mains of Inchture, prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7205. View the official record →
Mains of Inchture is a prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures complex located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7205.
Mains of Inchture, prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Mains of Inchture, prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures 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 SM7205.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Inchmichael, unenclosed settlement N of (4.9 km), Rait Hill, fort (5.6 km), Rait,old parish church (5.9 km).
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