Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM3861
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of agricultural land organisation typical of the early modern period in the Scottish Highlands, when farming communities enclosed portions of land for pastoral and arable use. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, evidencing the practical modifications made to the landscape by local inhabitants during the post-medieval era. Such enclosures form an important part of the archaeological record for understanding settlement patterns and land management practices in the region during this transitional period of Scottish rural history.

Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3861. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of?

Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3861.

What period does Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of date from?

Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of?

Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE 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 SM3861.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barnluasgan, enclosure 530m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun, enclosure and cairn, 200m W of Barnluasgan (0.6 km), Loch Coille-Bharr, enclosure 220m NW of, Knapdale (1.2 km), Gartnagreanoch, chambered cairn, Knapdale (1.2 km).

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