Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House
45m ne of laystone house

Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House

Scotland
HES SM6948
Site type
45m ne of laystone house
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement site located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises evidence of domestic occupation from the prehistoric period, identified through archaeological survey and recorded within the Historic Environment Record. Such unenclosed settlements are characteristic of early prehistoric communities in Scotland, representing open-air occupation sites without defensive or boundary structures. The specific character and extent of features at this location reflect patterns of settlement organisation during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in the Central Highlands.

Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6948. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House?

Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement site located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6948.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House?

Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House 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 SM6948.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkton of Collace, cairn 420m S of Flowerdale Farm (6 km), Kirkton of Collace, enclosure 380m ENE of (6.2 km), Dunsinane Hill, fort (6.9 km).

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