Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRing ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House
180m ene of wellhill house

Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House

Scotland
HES SM8920
Site type
180m ene of wellhill house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a ring ditch and associated pit features, typical of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the Scottish landscape. Such ring ditches often mark the locations of domestic structures or ceremonial enclosures from the second millennium BCE. The site's archaeological interest lies in its potential to illuminate patterns of prehistoric land use and settlement organisation in this region of central Scotland.

Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8920. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House?

Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House is a prehistoric archaeological site located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8920.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House?

Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House 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 SM8920.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring ditch and pit group, 180m ENE of Wellhill House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Knock, fort (1.7 km), Millhaugh,enclosure and pit alignment 300m E of (2.3 km), Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry (2.6 km).

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