Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure and pit alignments

Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of

Scotland
HES SM6032
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure and pit alignments
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barney Mains is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately one kilometre west-south-west of the settlement itself. The site comprises a timber-built defensive or administrative structure, evidenced by the surviving palisade traces, along with associated pit alignments which may relate to functional or defensive purposes connected with the enclosure. The arrangement and character of these features indicate occupation and use during the post-medieval period, reflecting the defensive or organisational requirements of that era. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM6032 and remains of archaeological significance for understanding settlement patterns and land use in early modern East Lothian.

Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of?

Barney Mains is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately one kilometre west-south-west of the settlement itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6032.

What period does Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of date from?

Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure and pit alignments. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of?

Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW 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 SM6032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barney Mains,palisaded enclosure and pit alignments WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolton,fort 310m NNW of (6 km), Kirklands,enclosure 250m E of (6.9 km), Eaglescairnie Mains,enclosure 450m ESE of (7.4 km).

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