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Braklead is a post-medieval deserted settlement and field system located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a settlement along with its associated agricultural field patterns, representing the rural landscape exploitation of the early modern period in the West Highlands. The archaeological evidence indicates occupation and land use consistent with the post-medieval era, though the precise dates of settlement establishment and abandonment require further investigation. Such sites are valuable for understanding the patterns of rural settlement, farming practice, and landscape change in early modern Scotland, particularly in regions where settlement mobility and agricultural adaptation were common responses to changing economic and social conditions.
Braklead,deserted settlement & field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4014. View the official record →
Braklead is a post-medieval deserted settlement and field system located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4014.
Braklead,deserted settlement & field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a deserted settlement & field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Braklead,deserted settlement & 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 SM4014.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 18th century military road, ESE of Inveroran Hotel (5.1 km), Tyndrum, lead mines and associated remains (6.2 km), Druimliart,deserted settlement & field system (6.7 km).
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