Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of
Roundhouse

Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM9522
Site type
Roundhouse
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balnaguard Farm roundhouse is a prehistoric dwelling located approximately 440 metres north-north-east of Balnaguard Farm in Perthshire, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age and represents the type of circular domestic architecture characteristic of that period in Scotland. The roundhouse survives as an earthwork, preserving evidence of its original form and construction methods typical of Iron Age settlement in central Scotland. Such structures served as both domestic and possibly defensive residences for Iron Age communities, and this example contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns in the Perthshire region.

Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9522. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of?

Balnaguard Farm roundhouse is a prehistoric dwelling located approximately 440 metres north-north-east of Balnaguard Farm in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9522.

Who is responsible for protecting Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of?

Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE 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 SM9522.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balnaguard,settlements & field systems 1900m S of (2.7 km), Castle Dow,hut circles 1150m SSW of,950m S of & 1300m SSE of (2.8 km), Creag Eilid,settlements,field system and cairn 1000m ESE of (2.9 km).

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