Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of
Iron Age · Settlement and souterrain

Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of

Scotland
HES SM7610
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Settlement and souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nether Tillyrie is a Iron Age settlement incorporating a souterrain located approximately 550 metres west of the main settlement area in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The souterrain, an underground stone-built structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement in eastern Scotland, represents an important example of domestic architecture from this period. The site demonstrates the settlement patterns and building practices of Iron Age communities in the Tay Valley region. Such subterranean structures likely served multiple functions within the settlement economy, though their precise purpose remains subject to scholarly debate.

Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7610. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of?

Nether Tillyrie is a Iron Age settlement incorporating a souterrain located approximately 550 metres west of the main settlement area in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7610.

What period does Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of date from?

Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a settlement and souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of?

Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W 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 SM7610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nether Tillyrie, settlement and souterrain 550m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brunthill, settlement 200m NW of (5.5 km), Wood of Coldrain, moated enclosure 150m SSW of (5.8 km), Hatchbank, souterrain 450m NNW of (6.8 km).

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