Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMeigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton
Medieval · Rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m se of chapelton

Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton

Scotland
HES SM3708
Period
Medieval
Site type
Rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m se of chapelton
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Meigle rectangular enclosures and posthole setting is a medieval archaeological site located approximately 120 metres south-east of Chapelton in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises rectangular enclosures and associated postholes, features characteristic of medieval settlement and land use in eastern Scotland. The presence of posthole settings suggests timber structures of domestic or agricultural function, typical of medieval occupation patterns in the region. Such sites contribute to understanding medieval settlement distribution and the organisation of land and buildings during the medieval period in Perthshire.

Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3708. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton?

Meigle rectangular enclosures and posthole setting is a medieval archaeological site located approximately 120 metres south-east of Chapelton in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3708.

What period does Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton date from?

Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m se of chapelton. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton?

Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton 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 SM3708.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinpurnie Castle,cairn 400m WNW of (3.5 km), High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of (4.3 km), Kettins Kirkyard,cross slab (6.1 km).

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