Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh
Post-Medieval · Enclosure 260m se of east barnaigh

Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh

Scotland
HES SM12863
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure 260m se of east barnaigh
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh is a post-medieval enclosure located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure dating to the post-medieval period, representing the agricultural or defensive land use patterns of early modern Scotland. Its physical character as an enclosed space reflects the settlement and territorial organisation typical of rural Renfrewshire during this era. The monument remains significant as evidence of post-medieval land management and habitation practices in the local landscape.

Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12863. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh?

Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh is a post-medieval enclosure located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12863.

What period does Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh date from?

Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure 260m se of east barnaigh. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh?

Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh 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 SM12863.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower (0.5 km), Knockmade Hill, homestead (2.2 km), Castle Hill, motte, Bridge of Weir (2.4 km).

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