Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTimber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm
460m ese of leadketty farm

Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm

Scotland
HES SM8921
Site type
460m ese of leadketty farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm, is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises two distinct archaeological features: a timber circle and an associated pit circle, both characteristic of Neolithic or Early Bronze Age ceremonial activity in Scotland. Such monuments typically date to the period between approximately 3500 and 1500 BCE and served ritual, astronomical, or gathering functions for prehistoric communities. The combination of timber and pit features at this location reflects the sophisticated landscape management and ceremonial practices of early prehistoric societies in central Scotland.

Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm?

Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm, is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8921.

Who is responsible for protecting Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm?

Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm 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 SM8921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Timber circle and pit circle, 460m ESE of Leadketty Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Millhaugh,enclosure and pit alignment 300m E of (1.5 km), Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry (1.9 km), Henge and palisaded enclosure, 220m WSW and 210m SW of Millhaugh Farmhouse (2 km).

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