Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTofthill, enclosed settlement 300m NNW of
Enclosed settlement

Tofthill, enclosed settlement 300m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7237
Site type
Enclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tofthill is an ancient enclosed settlement located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Tofthill in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosure of prehistoric or early historic date, representing a form of settlement pattern common in northern Britain during the Iron Age and Romano-British periods. The earthwork consists of a defined enclosed area, likely constructed to provide defence or demarcation of domestic and agricultural space. Such enclosed settlements are characteristic of the upland and marginal land settlement strategies employed by communities in Perthshire during the first millennium, though the precise chronology of this particular example requires further archaeological investigation to establish its exact date of construction and use.

Tofthill, enclosed settlement 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tofthill, enclosed settlement 300m NNW of?

Tofthill is an ancient enclosed settlement located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Tofthill in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7237.

Who is responsible for protecting Tofthill, enclosed settlement 300m NNW of?

Tofthill, enclosed settlement 300m 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 SM7237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tofthill, enclosed settlement 300m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carpow,Roman fortress (4.8 km), Abernethy Round Tower and Pictish symbol stone (5.2 km), Bridge of Earn, Old Bridge of Earn (5.2 km).

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