Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of

Scotland
HES SM7133
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of, is a Post-Medieval defensive work located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a palisaded enclosure, a fortification type that utilised wooden stakes or timber posts set into the ground to form a defensive perimeter, which remained in military use during the Post-Medieval period. Though Post-Medieval in date, such palisaded enclosures represent a continuation of fortification techniques with earlier medieval roots and were employed in Scottish contexts for protection and territorial demarcation. The monument is recorded in the Hunterian Society's inventory and designated with the reference HES INSPIRE SM7133.

Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7133. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of?

Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of, is a Post-Medieval defensive work located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7133.

What period does Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of date from?

Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S 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 Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of?

Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S 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 SM7133.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loak, standing stone 470m SSE of (7.9 km), Court Hill,cairn,Loak (7.9 km), Over Benchil, standing stone 100m WSW of (8.6 km).

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