Scheduled MonumentsScotlandYellowcraig Wood,homestead 370m N of
Homestead

Yellowcraig Wood,homestead 370m N of

Scotland
HES SM2586
Site type
Homestead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Yellowcraig Wood homestead 370m N of is an ancient homestead located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM2586 as a prehistoric or early historic settlement. The homestead represents a form of domestic occupation characteristic of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods in Scotland, though precise dating would require archaeological investigation. Such homesteads typically comprised one or more circular or subrectangular structures associated with ancillary features, reflecting the dispersed settlement patterns of early agricultural communities in the region.

Yellowcraig Wood,homestead 370m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yellowcraig Wood,homestead 370m N of?

Yellowcraig Wood homestead 370m N of is an ancient homestead located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2586.

Who is responsible for protecting Yellowcraig Wood,homestead 370m N of?

Yellowcraig Wood,homestead 370m N 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 SM2586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yellowcraig Wood,homestead 370m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Murrayshall Farm, dun 200m SE of (8.6 km), Wester Craigend, dun 300m W of (8.6 km), Sauchinford Cottages, palisaded enclosure 100m ENE of (9.3 km).

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