Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPortend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of

Scotland
HES SM6958
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of, is a Post-Medieval palisaded enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive or boundary structure characteristic of the Post-Medieval period, constructed from wooden palisading. As a palisaded enclosure of this date, it reflects the continued use of timber fortifications in Scottish rural contexts during the early modern era. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation reference HES INSPIRE SM6958.

Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6958. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of?

Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of, is a Post-Medieval palisaded enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6958.

What period does Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of date from?

Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of?

Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m 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 SM6958.

What other scheduled monuments are near Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Talla Castle (0.9 km), Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp (1.6 km), The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich (2.1 km).

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