Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Hut circles & field system

Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM4771
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circles & field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barncorkrie hut circles and field system is a post-medieval settlement complex located approximately 520 metres north-north-west of Barncorkrie in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site comprises the remains of hut circles and associated field divisions, representing a form of rural settlement and agricultural land use characteristic of the post-medieval period in this region. The physical remains survive as earthwork features visible in the landscape, reflecting the domestic and agricultural activities of communities during this era. Such settlements contribute to understanding of post-medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in south-west Scotland.

Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4771. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of?

Barncorkrie hut circles and field system is a post-medieval settlement complex located approximately 520 metres north-north-west of Barncorkrie in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4771.

What period does Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of date from?

Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles & field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of?

Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW 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 SM4771.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barncorkrie,hut circles & field system 520m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barncorkrie,farmstead 350m NNW of (0.1 km), Dun and fort, Crammag Head (2.2 km), Dunman,fort,Slock Mill (2.8 km).

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