Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBeachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM3659
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents the field management and agricultural organisation of the early modern period in the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the organisation of land use in this region during the centuries following the medieval period. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, with boundaries delineated by banks or walls typical of post-medieval field systems. Such enclosures in Argyllshire are characteristic of the gradual intensification and reorganisation of pastoral and arable agriculture during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries.

Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3659. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of?

Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3659.

What period does Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of date from?

Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE 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 Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of?

Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE 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 SM3659.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beachmeanach, enclosure 700m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carragh Muasdale,standing stone 225m N of South Muasdale (3.7 km), Garvalt, dun 500m SW of (4.3 km), Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun (4.3 km).

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