Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point
Hut-circle 240m se of triangulation point

Pole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point

Scotland
HES SM6926
Site type
Hut-circle 240m se of triangulation point
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pole Hill hut-circle is an ancient settlement structure located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 240 metres south-east of the triangulation point on Pole Hill. The site represents a prehistoric domestic dwelling, typical of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods when such roundhouses were characteristic settlement forms across Scotland. The hut-circle would originally have comprised a circular stone or turf-built structure, though its present condition reflects the degree of survival and erosion typical of upland archaeological sites in Scotland. The monument's record with Historic Environment Scotland indicates its significance as evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the Perthshire uplands.

Pole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6926. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point?

Pole Hill hut-circle is an ancient settlement structure located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 240 metres south-east of the triangulation point on Pole Hill. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6926.

Who is responsible for protecting Pole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point?

Pole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point 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 SM6926.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pole Hill, hut-circle 240m SE of triangulation point?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement, 575m SSW of Clashbenny (5.7 km), Rhynd,old parish church 250m SW of Easter Rhynd (7.4 km), Mugdrum House,cross shaft (8.1 km).

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