Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of
Earthwork

Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of

Scotland
HES SM2578
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wester Arngibbon is an ancient earthwork situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 180 metres west of the settlement of Wester Arngibbon. The site comprises an earthwork of uncertain date and function, typical of the numerous prehistoric and early medieval monuments scattered across the Perthshire landscape. Without detailed archaeological excavation or survey, the precise period of construction and the original purpose of the earthwork remain unclear, though such monuments in this region generally belong to the prehistoric or early historic periods. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under HES INSPIRE designation SM2578.

Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2578. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of?

Wester Arngibbon is an ancient earthwork situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 180 metres west of the settlement of Wester Arngibbon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2578.

Who is responsible for protecting Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of?

Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W 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 SM2578.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harvieston,deserted village E of (4.7 km), Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns (5.1 km), Stronend, cairn at summit, Gargunnock Hills (5.4 km).

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