Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRyehill, unenclosed settlement 400m NNW of
Unenclosed settlement

Ryehill, unenclosed settlement 400m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7316
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ryehill is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 400 metres north-north-west of the designated reference point in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement pattern characteristic of prehistoric and early historic Scotland, where communities occupied open landscapes without the defensive or demarcating structures of enclosed settlements. Unenclosed settlements of this type are typically dated to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, though occupation may have extended into later periods. The archaeological significance of such sites lies in their contribution to understanding settlement distribution, land use patterns, and the organisation of rural communities in ancient Scotland.

Ryehill, unenclosed settlement 400m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ryehill, unenclosed settlement 400m NNW of?

Ryehill is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 400 metres north-north-west of the designated reference point in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7316.

Who is responsible for protecting Ryehill, unenclosed settlement 400m NNW of?

Ryehill, unenclosed settlement 400m NNW 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 SM7316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ryehill, unenclosed settlement 400m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lintrose House, unenclosed settlement 350m NE of (5.7 km), Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of (6.2 km), Leyston, settlement 500m NE of (6.5 km).

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