Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlackhillock, souterrain 50m W of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of

Scotland
HES SM7132
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of, is a Iron Age underground stone-built structure located in Perthshire, Scotland. Souterrains of this type, also known as earth houses, were typically constructed during the Iron Age and represent a distinctive form of settlement architecture found across Scotland. The structure would have consisted of a subterranean chamber or passage formed from stone construction, likely serving domestic or storage purposes within a settlement context. Such monuments provide important archaeological evidence for Iron Age settlement patterns and building practices in the region.

Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of?

Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of, is a Iron Age underground stone-built structure located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7132.

What period does Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of date from?

Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of?

Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W 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 SM7132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackhillock, souterrain 50m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Court Hill,cairn,Loak (8.2 km), Inchbervis Castle (8.4 km), Cambusmichael Church (8.5 km).

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