Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalbridie,timber hall 500m NW of
Timber hall

Balbridie,timber hall 500m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4084
Site type
Timber hall
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balbridie is a Neolithic timber hall situated approximately 500 metres north-west of Balbridie in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The structure dates to around 3600 BCE and represents one of the earliest known substantial buildings in Britain, belonging to the early Neolithic period. Excavations revealed post-hole patterns indicating a large rectangular timber building, demonstrating advanced construction techniques and social organisation among early farming communities in Scotland. The site provides significant archaeological evidence for understanding early domestic settlement and the adoption of agriculture in northern Britain during the Neolithic period.

Balbridie,timber hall 500m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4084. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balbridie,timber hall 500m NW of?

Balbridie is a Neolithic timber hall situated approximately 500 metres north-west of Balbridie in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4084.

Who is responsible for protecting Balbridie,timber hall 500m NW of?

Balbridie,timber hall 500m NW 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 SM4084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balbridie,timber hall 500m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnshee,field system & farmstead 700m WSW of (1.8 km), Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee (2.3 km), Cairnfauld, stone circle 120m NNE of (2.7 km).

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