Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of
Bronze Age · Henge

Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6835
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Henge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balmalcolm Farm Henge is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located approximately 240 metres north-west of Balmalcolm Farm in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of henges constructed during the Bronze Age, featuring a ditch and bank formation typical of this monument class. Such henges served significant ritual and ceremonial functions within Bronze Age communities, though the specific details of activity at this particular site remain subject to archaeological investigation. The monument is recorded under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database reference SM6835, securing its status as a scheduled ancient monument.

Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6835. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of?

Balmalcolm Farm Henge is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located approximately 240 metres north-west of Balmalcolm Farm in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6835.

What period does Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of date from?

Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of?

Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m 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 SM6835.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balmalcolm Farm, henge 240m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forthar Cottage, enclosure 200m W of (2.5 km), Kirkforthar House and Dovecot (4.4 km), Kirkforthar Chapel (4.4 km).

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