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Perthshire, Angus & Dundee Historic Sites & Monuments
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Aberfeldy Bridge
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The largest of General Wade's bridges, it was designed by William Adams and completed in 9 months in 1733. At that time this was the only bridge across the River Tay.
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Address:
Aberfeldy
, Perthshire
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Aberlemno Sculptured Stone (HS)
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A magnificent cross-slab in the church-yard, with interlaced decoration, Pictish symbols and figure sculpture.
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Address:
Aberlemno
, Forfar, Tayside
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Tealing Souterrain (HS)
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Once covered with stone slabs this earth house, was discovered in 1871. Among the finds were quern stones and pieces of Roman pottery. Next to the entrance is a stone with cup-and-ring markings.
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Address:
Tealing, Dundee, DD4
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Ardestie Souterrain (HS)
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This roofless earth house, was discovered in 1949. Traces of four associated buildings were found nearby. In one of them there was part of a Roman amphora.
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Address:
Monifieth, Dundee, DD5
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Carlungie Souterrain (HS)
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This large earth house, was discovered in 1949. There were no traces of the roof, which was possibly made of timber. To the north and east of the passage are eight paved areas, probably the floors of individual huts.
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Address:
Mains of Ardestie, Dundee, DD5
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Cossans Cross Slab (HS)
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Traditionally known as St Orland's stone, this tall Pictish slab has a beautifully carved cross. On the reverse side are symbols and carvings of horsemen, hunting dogs and a boat.
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Address:
Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8
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Eassie Cross Slab (HS)
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An impressive Pictish cross slab, with a fine cross and lively carvings of a warrior with cloak, shield and spear, and a stag.
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Address:
Eassie
, by Glamis, Angus, DD8
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Glamis Cross Slabs
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Two superb Pictish cross-slabs both with symbols on one side and beautifully carved crosses on the other.
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Address:
Glamis
, Forfar, Angus, DD8
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Brown and White Caterthun (HS)
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Two impressive prehistoric forts occupying the summits of adjoining hills. The White Caterthun has a massive stone walled enclosure. The Brown Caterthun is defended by several encircling ramparts.
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Address:
Bridgend
, Brechin, Angus, DD9
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Ardoch Roman Fort
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One of the most impressive Roman forts in Britain. In use between the late 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
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Address:
Braco
, Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15
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Dunfallandy Cross Slab (HS)
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This magnificent 8th century, Pictish cross slab is to be found just past the Dunfallandy Hotel by Pitlochry. Intricately carved with symbols of animals and figures, the cross has survived in remarkably good condition.
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Address:
Dunfallandy
, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16
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Fowlis Wester Cross Slabs (HS)
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Inside the church there are two splendid Pictish cross slabs. One with an unusual cross, and on the other side carvings of horsemen and a man leading a cow with a bell around its neck.
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Address:
Church of St Bean
, Fowlis Wester, By Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3NL
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Dunkeld Bridge
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Completed in 1809 this was one of Thomas Telford's finest bridges. Originally tolls were charged. These proved most unpopular and on several occasions the toll gates were pulled down and dumped in the river.
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Address:
Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8
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