Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBraid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch
Post-Medieval · Farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ene of beoch

Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch

Scotland
HES SM7357
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ene of beoch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Braid is a post-medieval farmstead and associated cultivation remains located approximately 1200 metres east-north-east of Beoch in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site comprises the physical remains of a former working farm of the post-medieval period, including structural elements of the farmstead itself and evidence of agricultural land use in the form of surviving cultivation features. The archaeological record for this site documents the rural settlement patterns and farming practices characteristic of south-west Scotland during the early modern period. The remains contribute to understanding the development and organisation of agricultural communities in Wigtownshire during this era.

Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch?

Braid is a post-medieval farmstead and associated cultivation remains located approximately 1200 metres east-north-east of Beoch in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7357.

What period does Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch date from?

Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ene of beoch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch?

Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch 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 SM7357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Braid, farmstead and cultivation remains 1200m ENE of Beoch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barsolus, palisaded enclosures 490m N of (8.7 km), Prehistoric settlements, Fox Plantation (8.9 km), Unenclosed settlement, 990m S of Kirminnoch (9.1 km).

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