Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalblair, enclosure 120m E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Balblair, enclosure 120m E of

Scotland
HES SM5164
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balblair, enclosure 120m E of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Nairnshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an earthwork enclosure dating to the post-medieval period, situated approximately 120 metres to the east of Balblair. The enclosure represents the agricultural or land management practices characteristic of early modern rural Scotland. As a post-medieval monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the northern Highlands during this period of Scottish history.

Balblair, enclosure 120m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balblair, enclosure 120m E of?

Balblair, enclosure 120m E of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5164.

What period does Balblair, enclosure 120m E of date from?

Balblair, enclosure 120m 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 Balblair, enclosure 120m E of?

Balblair, enclosure 120m 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 SM5164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balblair, enclosure 120m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalcross Church (4.2 km), Dun Evan,fort (4.5 km), St Barevan's Church and Churchyard, Foxmoss Wood (5.3 km).

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