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Ardblair Castle earthwork, located 225 metres east of Ardblair Castle in Perthshire, is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified enclosure. The monument comprises an earthen rampart and ditch system characteristic of Iron Age or early historic defensive settlements in Scotland. Its precise dating and cultural attribution remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such earthworks typically served as high-status residences or communal strongholds during periods of significant social organisation. The site's proximity to the standing castle suggests continuity of settlement importance across different historical periods in this Perthshire location.
Ardblair Castle, earthwork 225m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9642. View the official record →
Ardblair Castle earthwork, located 225 metres east of Ardblair Castle in Perthshire, is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9642.
Ardblair Castle, earthwork 225m 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 SM9642.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leyston, settlement 500m NE of (6.5 km), Cargill,Roman fort (6.7 km), Unenclosed prehistoric settlement, 45m NE of Laystone House (6.7 km).
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