Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalbougie, enclosed settlement 310m NNE of
Enclosed settlement

Balbougie, enclosed settlement 310m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM8555
Site type
Enclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balbougie is an ancient enclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland, situated approximately 310 metres north-north-east of the designated reference point. The site consists of an enclosed settlement typical of Iron Age or early medieval settlement patterns in eastern Scotland, wherein defensive or demarcating earthworks surrounded domestic occupation. The physical character and exact chronology of the settlement remain subjects for archaeological investigation, though such enclosed settlements in Fife are generally associated with the later prehistoric or early historic periods. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under HES INSPIRE designation SM8555, facilitating its protection and future study within Scotland's archaeological heritage framework.

Balbougie, enclosed settlement 310m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8555. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balbougie, enclosed settlement 310m NNE of?

Balbougie is an ancient enclosed settlement located in Fife, Scotland, situated approximately 310 metres north-north-east of the designated reference point. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8555.

Who is responsible for protecting Balbougie, enclosed settlement 310m NNE of?

Balbougie, enclosed settlement 310m NNE 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 SM8555.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balbougie, enclosed settlement 310m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rosyth Castle (4.5 km), North Queensferry, St James' Chapel (4.9 km), Inch Garvie,Firth of Forth,defensive installations (5.7 km).

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