Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalliveolan,enclosure
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Balliveolan,enclosure

Scotland
HES SM235
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balliveolan Enclosure is a post-medieval earthwork located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches characteristic of early modern agricultural or pastoral land management in the Scottish Highlands. Dating to the post-medieval period, it reflects the land use patterns and settlement practices of early modern rural communities in the region. The enclosure's physical remains provide archaeological evidence of historical land division and resource exploitation during this era of Scottish history.

Balliveolan,enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balliveolan,enclosure?

Balliveolan Enclosure is a post-medieval earthwork located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM235.

What period does Balliveolan,enclosure date from?

Balliveolan,enclosure 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 Balliveolan,enclosure?

Balliveolan,enclosure 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 SM235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balliveolan,enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of (3.3 km), An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart (4.5 km), Aon Garbh,three cairns (5.2 km).

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