Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMudhall, unenclosed settlement E of
Unenclosed settlement

Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of

Scotland
HES SM7321
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located east of Mudhall in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or early historic settlement characteristic of upland and marginal areas in Scotland, where communities established domestic occupation without the defensive or demarcating structures of enclosed settlements. Such unenclosed settlements typically date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, though exact chronological placement for this particular site would require archaeological investigation or specialist assessment. The settlement's location in Perthshire reflects the pattern of dispersed rural settlement in regions where pastoral and agricultural subsistence economies predominated in prehistoric times.

Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7321. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of?

Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of, is an ancient unenclosed settlement located east of Mudhall in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7321.

Who is responsible for protecting Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of?

Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E 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 SM7321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mudhall, unenclosed settlement E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of (4.2 km), Leyston, settlement 500m NE of (5.4 km), Pitcur,souterrain NNE of (5.5 km).

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