Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage
145m wnw and 115m wsw of burnside cottage

Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage

Scotland
HES SM6717
Site type
145m wnw and 115m wsw of burnside cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage is a pair of Iron Age underground stone-built structures located in Perthshire, Scotland. These souterrains, or earth houses, are characteristic of settlement sites in eastern Scotland and date to the later Iron Age, likely between the first century BC and the early centuries AD. The structures would have functioned as storage facilities or refuge spaces associated with nearby surface settlement, their subterranean construction providing protection and stable conditions for food preservation. The sites are recorded as scheduled monuments under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM6717.

Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6717. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage?

Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage is a pair of Iron Age underground stone-built structures located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6717.

Who is responsible for protecting Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage?

Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage 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 SM6717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement, 130m NNE of Ballendrick House (4.3 km), Law of Dumbuils, fort (6 km), Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy (6 km).

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