Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures 500m &

Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM5025
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures 500m &
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balmachree enclosures are a Post-Medieval field system located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 500 and 750 metres north-north-east of Balmachree. The enclosures represent agricultural land organisation from the Post-Medieval period, reflecting the farming practices and field division strategies employed in the Highlands during this era. These earthwork features survive as evidence of historical land use and settlement patterns in the region, contributing to understanding of rural economic activity in early modern Scotland.

Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of?

Balmachree enclosures are a Post-Medieval field system located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 500 and 750 metres north-north-east of Balmachree. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5025.

What period does Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of date from?

Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures 500m &. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of?

Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m 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 SM5025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balmachree,enclosures 500m & 750m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of (4.3 km), Culdoich, ring cairn 490m NW of (4.4 km), Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of (5.4 km).

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