Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPitcastle,dun 180m SW of
Iron Age · Dun

Pitcastle,dun 180m SW of

Scotland
HES SM726
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Pitcastle Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a defensive structure characteristic of the Iron Age period, positioned approximately 180 metres south-west of Pitcastle itself. Such duns represent a significant class of Scottish Iron Age architecture, functioning as enclosed homesteads or strongholds for local communities during the prehistoric period. The site's survival and archaeological record contribute to understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age populations in central Scotland.

Pitcastle,dun 180m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM726. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pitcastle,dun 180m SW of?

Pitcastle Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM726.

What period does Pitcastle,dun 180m SW of date from?

Pitcastle,dun 180m SW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pitcastle,dun 180m SW of?

Pitcastle,dun 180m SW 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 SM726.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pitcastle,dun 180m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Logierait Churchyard,cross slab (3.4 km), Cairn 30m NW of Sunny Bank, Balnaguard (4.4 km), Clach Glas, standing stone 130m WSW of Westhaugh of Tulliemet (4.5 km).

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