Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBerryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of
Post-Medieval · Mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment

Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of

Scotland
HES SM7184
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Berryhill mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of is a Post-Medieval funerary site located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises mortuary enclosures together with an associated pit-alignment, features which attest to burial practices and territorial or ceremonial demarcation during the Post-Medieval period. The exact dating within the Post-Medieval era and the specific functions of the pit-alignment remain matters documented in the archaeological record, though such arrangements typically reflect the continued use of enclosed burial grounds or the marking of significant ritual spaces. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under designation SM7184.

Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7184. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of?

Berryhill mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of is a Post-Medieval funerary site located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7184.

What period does Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of date from?

Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of?

Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 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 SM7184.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balgarvie, unenclosed settlement 350m ESE of (6.4 km), Mill of Bonhard, unenclosed settlement and standing stone 200m S of (6.7 km), Fort, 80m SE of 65 Lumsden Crescent, Almondbank (7.5 km).

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