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Wester Arngibbon is a Perthshire earthwork situated 180 metres west of the settlement of Arngibbon. The monument occupies ground underlain by Strathmore Group geology, where Emsian-period sandstones with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone form the bedrock. This mixed lithology creates variable drainage conditions typical of the lower Strathmore landscape, influencing the siting and preservation of archaeological features across the region.
The earthwork's form and construction reflect the building traditions and land use of its period. Such monuments in Perthshire commonly represent prehistoric or early medieval activity, with their survival depending partly on local soil conditions and subsequent agricultural use. The sandstone-rich geology of this site would have offered accessible stone resources for boundary markers or structural elements, should these have been incorporated into the earthwork's construction.
Wester Arngibbon is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM2578, recognising its archaeological significance and the importance of preserving its physical integrity. The monument contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land management within the Strathmore lowlands, where such earthworks often cluster in agriculturally favourable locations with access to resources and communication routes.
Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2578. View the official record →
Wester Arngibbon is a Perthshire earthwork situated 180 metres west of the settlement of Arngibbon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2578.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of stands on Strathmore Group, bedrock that formed in the Emsian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.