Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church
Medieval · Enclosures 100m nw of balmaghie church

Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church

Scotland
HES SM13540
Period
Medieval
Site type
Enclosures 100m nw of balmaghie church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church is a medieval settlement comprising defensive or administrative enclosures located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. The site consists of earthwork remains situated in close proximity to Balmaghie Church, positioning it within the broader medieval landscape of the parish. Such enclosures of this period typically represent manorial centres, fortified farmsteads, or communal gathering spaces associated with local landholding and settlement organisation during the medieval period. The precise chronology and functional character of these particular enclosures remain subjects for further archaeological investigation and interpretation.

Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church?

Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church is a medieval settlement comprising defensive or administrative enclosures located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13540.

What period does Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church date from?

Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures 100m nw of balmaghie church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church?

Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church 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 SM13540.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crofts Mote,fort (2.2 km), Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford (2.4 km), Erncrogo Loch, fish ponds 400m S of Erncrogo (2.6 km).

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