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Braclaich is a post-medieval deserted township and field system located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site preserves evidence of human settlement and agricultural land use dating to the post-medieval period, comprising both the remains of habitation structures and the associated runrig field patterns characteristic of Scottish Highland and Island agriculture. The abandonment of such townships reflects the broader processes of landscape change, clearance, and economic transformation that affected rural communities across Scotland during the early modern period. The surviving archaeological features provide material evidence for understanding settlement patterns, subsistence farming practices, and the social upheaval associated with the reorganisation of Highland estates.
Braclaich,deserted township & field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4032. View the official record →
Braclaich is a post-medieval deserted township and field system located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4032.
Braclaich,deserted township & field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a deserted township & field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Braclaich,deserted township & field system 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 SM4032.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achallader Castle & burial ground (1.8 km), 18th century military road, ESE of Inveroran Hotel (6.7 km), Braklead,deserted settlement & field system (9 km).
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