Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of

Scotland
HES SM6043
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bara Loch is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated approximately 250 metres south of Bara Loch in East Lothian, Scotland. The monument consists of a defended enclosure defined by a timber palisade, a fortification method employed during the post-medieval period when such structures served defensive or protective functions for communities or livestock. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) INSPIRE database under reference SM6043, ensuring its recognition as a significant archaeological resource in the regional landscape. Though modest in preservation, the palisaded enclosure represents an important example of post-medieval settlement and territorial organisation in the East Lothian region.

Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of?

Bara Loch is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated approximately 250 metres south of Bara Loch in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6043.

What period does Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of date from?

Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of?

Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S 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 SM6043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (4.1 km), Blinkbonny Wood,enclosures 200m N of (4.9 km), Hopes,fort,Long Yester (5.3 km).

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