Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTealing, souterrain
Iron Age · Souterrain

Tealing, souterrain

Scotland
HES SM90299
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tealing souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located in Angus, Scotland. The monument comprises a subterranean passage constructed from stone slabs and walls, typical of souterrain architecture found throughout Iron Age Scotland, particularly in the northeast. Such structures are believed to date to the later Iron Age, roughly between the first century BC and first century AD, though their precise function remains debated amongst scholars, with interpretations ranging from storage facilities to refuge spaces or ritual chambers. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement technology and demonstrates the engineering capabilities of Scottish Iron Age communities.

Tealing, souterrain is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90299. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tealing, souterrain?

Tealing souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90299.

What period does Tealing, souterrain date from?

Tealing, souterrain dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tealing, souterrain?

Tealing, souterrain 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 SM90299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tealing, souterrain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Hill,fort and broch (3.1 km), Powrie Castle,Powrie (3.7 km), Home Farm, enclosure 400m E of (4 km).

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