Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m E of
Unenclosed settlement

Wester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m E of

Scotland
HES SM7328
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wester Denhead is an unenclosed settlement located 120 metres east of the named place in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement organisation characteristic of prehistoric and early historic Scotland, where communities occupied open ground without the defensive or boundary-marking structures of later enclosed settlements. Such unenclosed settlements typically date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, though occupation may have extended into later centuries. The archaeological significance of the site lies in its contribution to understanding patterns of settlement distribution and social organisation in Perthshire during the protohistoric period.

Wester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m E of?

Wester Denhead is an unenclosed settlement located 120 metres east of the named place in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7328.

Who is responsible for protecting Wester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m E of?

Wester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m 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 SM7328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Denhead, unenclosed settlement 120m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pitcur,souterrain NNE of (4.2 km), Pitcur Castle (4.5 km), Mill of Peattie, cairn 500m SE of (4.7 km).

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