Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill
Unenclosed settlement 900m ssw of newmill

Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill

Scotland
HES SM6302
Site type
Unenclosed settlement 900m ssw of newmill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balkeerie is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 900 metres south-south-west of Newmill in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures dating to the later prehistoric or early historic period, characteristic of settlement patterns found across eastern Scotland during the Iron Age and early medieval centuries. Unenclosed settlements of this type typically represent permanent or semi-permanent occupation by farming communities and are distinguished from their fortified counterparts by the absence of defensive earthworks or palisading. The site's preservation and archaeological record contribute to understanding rural settlement distribution and domestic organisation in Angus during this formative period of Scottish prehistory and protohistory.

Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6302. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill?

Balkeerie is an unenclosed settlement located approximately 900 metres south-south-west of Newmill in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6302.

Who is responsible for protecting Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill?

Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill 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 SM6302.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balkeerie,unenclosed settlement 900m SSW of Newmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinpurnie Castle,cairn 400m WNW of (6.2 km), Souterrains, 162m W of Westwood (6.9 km), Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood (7 km).

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