Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie

Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie

Scotland
HES SM7218
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie is a prehistoric settlement site located in Perthshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under HES INSPIRE reference SM7218. The settlement comprises evidence of occupation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, consisting of structural remains and associated features typical of unenclosed rural communities of these epochs. Such settlements, lacking defensive palisades or ramparts, represent the domestic and agricultural organization of early Scottish Highland communities during the protohistoric period. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and land use in Perthshire during the later prehistoric era.

Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie?

Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie is a prehistoric settlement site located in Perthshire, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under HES INSPIRE reference SM7218. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7218.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie?

Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie 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 SM7218.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement NW of Mains of Murie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Clunie, unenclosed settlement 1000m ENE of (4.3 km), Easter Clunie, unenclosed settlement 400m NW of (4.5 km), Denmylne Castle 1600m SE of Newburgh (4.8 km).

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