Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMillhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of
Ring-ditch

Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of

Scotland
HES SM7322
Site type
Ring-ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of, is a Bronze Age ring-ditch monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. Ring-ditches of this period typically represent the remains of circular burial structures or domestic enclosures, marked by a ditch that once circumscribed an earthen bank or timber palisade. The site's survival as an archaeological feature indicates its significance within the Bronze Age landscape of central Scotland, where such monuments reflect patterns of settlement, ceremonial activity, or funerary practice. The monument's recording within the Scheduled Monument records reflects its protected status as a heritage asset of national importance.

Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7322. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of?

Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of, is a Bronze Age ring-ditch monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7322.

Who is responsible for protecting Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of?

Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S 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 SM7322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Millhorn, ring-ditch 300m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of (5.5 km), Leyston, settlement 500m NE of (5.9 km), Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House (6.3 km).

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