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Palisaded homestead

Bonhard House,palisaded homestead 350m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM6486
Site type
Palisaded homestead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bonhard House is a palisaded homestead located approximately 350 metres south-south-west of Bonhard in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. The site is defined by a substantial timber palisade that encloses a domestic settlement, a settlement type characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Scotland. The palisaded enclosure represents an important example of defended domestic architecture from this era, indicating both the social status and security concerns of its inhabitants. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM6486.

Bonhard House,palisaded homestead 350m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6486. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bonhard House,palisaded homestead 350m SSW of?

Bonhard House is a palisaded homestead located approximately 350 metres south-south-west of Bonhard in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6486.

Who is responsible for protecting Bonhard House,palisaded homestead 350m SSW of?

Bonhard House,palisaded homestead 350m SSW 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 SM6486.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bonhard House,palisaded homestead 350m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Mains,homestead moat 200m N of (6.6 km), Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of (7.1 km), Easter Gormyre, refuge stone, 475m ENE of (7.1 km).

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