Description

This monument, consisting of a large enclosure containing 8 or 9 smaller enclosures, is situated on the SE flank of Knockinculloch, to the N of the Palmullan Burn. It is clearly of considerable antiquity, but cannot with confidence be assigned to any particular prehistoric

or medieval date.

The main enclosure is subrectangular on plan and measures 125m by 95m within an earthen bank (1m wide and 0.4m high); its NE side is open. In its interior are eight, or possibly nine, P-shaped enclosures which measure about 26m in length over low banks (0.4m high and 0.9m wide). All the features share the same orientation (NW-SE) and a short stretch of bank is attached to the foot of each 'P' and springs to the E. The complex was first noted by Christison in 1892 and has changed little since. Its function is enigmatic, but it is more likely to relate to the penning of animals than to human settlement.

The area to be scheduled measures a maximum of 240m from E to W by 200m transversely, to include the enclosures and an area around in which associated remains may survive, as marked in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because it is a well-preserved unique site, of unknown but presumed medieval or post-medieval date, which has the potential to provide information about agricultural practice and associated economy.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NS30SW 4.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland