Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalbinny,enclosure 400m E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Balbinny,enclosure 400m E of

Scotland
HES SM6357
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balbinny Enclosure, situated approximately 400 metres east of Balbinny in Angus, Scotland, is a post-medieval enclosure of uncertain but likely early modern date. The monument consists of earthwork remains defining an enclosed area, characteristic of agricultural land management practices during the post-medieval period in Scotland. Such enclosures typically served functional purposes relating to stock management, cultivation, or territorial demarcation on the rural landscape. The site is recorded within the national archaeological database under Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE reference SM6357.

Balbinny,enclosure 400m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balbinny,enclosure 400m E of?

Balbinny Enclosure, situated approximately 400 metres east of Balbinny in Angus, Scotland, is a post-medieval enclosure of uncertain but likely early modern date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6357.

What period does Balbinny,enclosure 400m E of date from?

Balbinny,enclosure 400m E of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Balbinny,enclosure 400m E of?

Balbinny,enclosure 400m E 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 SM6357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balbinny,enclosure 400m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westerton,standing stone 120m W of (4.6 km), Balgavies Castle (5.2 km), Guthrie Hill,cairn (6 km).

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