Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4732
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barncorkrie is a post-medieval farmstead located 450 metres north-east of Wigtownshire, in south-west Scotland. The site is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4732, reflecting its significance as evidence of rural settlement and agricultural organisation during the post-medieval period.

The farmstead is situated on bedrock composed of a mafic igneous intrusion of Late Silurian to Early Devonian age, formed during the Early Devonian geological period. This underlying geology of igneous rock would have influenced both the landscape character and the practical considerations for settlement and land use at this location.

As a post-medieval farmstead, Barncorkrie represents the type of agricultural settlement that formed the backbone of Scottish rural life from the sixteenth century onwards. Such sites reveal patterns of farming practice, building methods and land management that characterise this period of Scottish history. The monument's protected status ensures preservation of its archaeological and historical value for future study.

Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4732. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of?

Barncorkrie is a post-medieval farmstead located 450 metres north-east of Wigtownshire, in south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4732.

What period does Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of date from?

Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of?

Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE 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 SM4732.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barncorkrie,farmstead 350m NNW of (0.4 km), Dun and fort, Crammag Head (2.2 km), Dunman,fort,Slock Mill (2.6 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of

Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Late Silurian To Early Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is mafic igneous-rock.