Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdgilzean Cottage, mound SW of
Mound

Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of

Scotland
HES SM3402
Site type
Mound
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of, is a prehistoric mound located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument represents an earthwork of uncertain chronological definition, though such mounds in the Scottish landscape frequently relate to Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement activity. The site's physical character as an elevated earthwork suggests it may have served defensive, ceremonial, or domestic purposes, though without excavation the precise function and date remain undetermined. It is recorded within the Historic Environment Record as a significant archaeological feature of the Perthshire landscape.

Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3402. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of?

Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of, is a prehistoric mound located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3402.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of?

Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW 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 SM3402.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinnoull Church, remains of church and churchyard, Perth (6.2 km), Deuchny Hill,fort (6.4 km), Perth, Cromwell's Citadel (6.5 km).

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