Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of
Iron Age · Souterrains 290m and

Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of

Scotland
HES SM6468
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrains 290m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mylnefield souterrains is an Iron Age underground structure located near Mylnefield in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises two souterrain passages situated at distances of approximately 290 metres and 385 metres east of Mylnefield itself, representing examples of the subterranean stone-built chambers characteristic of Iron Age settlement in eastern Scotland. These structures, typical of their period and region, would have served domestic purposes within contemporary settlement patterns, though their precise functions—whether for storage, refuge, or ritual use—remain subject to scholarly interpretation. The souterrains are recorded in the national archaeological heritage designation system under HES INSPIRE reference SM6468.

Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6468. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of?

Mylnefield souterrains is an Iron Age underground structure located near Mylnefield in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6468.

What period does Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of date from?

Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrains 290m and. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of?

Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m 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 SM6468.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moncur Castle (5.4 km), Mains of Inchture, prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures (5.6 km), Balmerino Abbey (6 km).

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