Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m N of
Unenclosed settlement

Balholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m N of

Scotland
HES SM7028
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balholmie Cottage is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 150 metres north of Balholmie Cottage in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of prehistoric or early historic settlement organisation characteristic of upland and marginal agricultural zones in Scotland, where communities established habitation without formal defensive or boundary structures. Unenclosed settlements of this type typically date to the Iron Age or early medieval period, though precise chronology often remains uncertain without excavation. The settlement's survival as an archaeological site reflects the persistence of settlement patterns in this region and contributes to understanding prehistoric land use and social organisation in Perthshire.

Balholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m N of?

Balholmie Cottage is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 150 metres north of Balholmie Cottage in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7028.

Who is responsible for protecting Balholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m N of?

Balholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m 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 SM7028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brownies Knowe, stone circle & cup-marked stone 400m WNW of Rosemount (5.9 km), Hill House, unenclosed settlement 100m NE of (7.7 km), Ardgilzean Cottage, mound SW of (7.7 km).

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