Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlaeberry Hill, deserted settlement
Deserted settlement

Blaeberry Hill, deserted settlement

Scotland
HES SM9437
Site type
Deserted settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaeberry Hill is a deserted settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, consisting of the archaeological remains of a small rural community whose occupation spans the medieval and early modern periods. The site comprises the visible earthworks of structures typical of upland settlement, including the foundations and platforms of dwellings and associated agricultural features scattered across the hillside. Such settlements represent important evidence for understanding patterns of rural habitation, land use, and economic organisation in the Scottish Highlands during the medieval era and the subsequent periods of settlement shift and abandonment. The archaeological record at Blaeberry Hill contributes to broader scholarly understanding of how highland communities adapted to environmental and social pressures that eventually led to the depopulation of many upland sites.

Blaeberry Hill, deserted settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9437. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaeberry Hill, deserted settlement?

Blaeberry Hill is a deserted settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, consisting of the archaeological remains of a small rural community whose occupation spans the medieval and early modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9437.

Who is responsible for protecting Blaeberry Hill, deserted settlement?

Blaeberry Hill, deserted settlement 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 SM9437.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaeberry Hill, deserted settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes (1.5 km), John's Hill, enclosure 1.22 km SW of Corb (3.4 km), Rossie Law,fort (3.6 km).

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