Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUrlar,settlement 550m E of
Settlement

Urlar,settlement 550m E of

Scotland
HES SM4589
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Urlar settlement, located 550 metres east of the main settlement in Perthshire, Scotland, is an ancient settlement of Iron Age or early medieval date. The site comprises structural remains characteristic of prehistoric or early historic occupation, though detailed archaeological investigation and dating remain limited in the published record. Its location in Perthshire places it within a region rich in early settlement activity, where such dispersed settlements formed part of the broader pattern of land use and habitation in the Scottish Highlands. The survival of archaeological remains at this location contributes to understanding the distribution and character of early settlement patterns in the region.

Urlar,settlement 550m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4589. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Urlar,settlement 550m E of?

Urlar settlement, located 550 metres east of the main settlement in Perthshire, Scotland, is an ancient settlement of Iron Age or early medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4589.

Who is responsible for protecting Urlar,settlement 550m E of?

Urlar,settlement 550m E 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 SM4589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Urlar,settlement 550m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Urlar,ring cairn 700m SE of and cup marked boulder 750m E of (0.2 km), Margmore, cup-marked rock 740m SSW of (0.2 km), Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of (0.4 km).

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