Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCroft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Hut circles & field system 800m to

Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM8713
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circles & field system 800m to
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croft of Baledmund is a post-medieval settlement comprising hut circles and associated field systems located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated between 800 metres and 1250 metres north-north-east of the principal croft settlement. The site represents the dispersed agricultural settlement pattern characteristic of upland areas during the post-medieval period, with the hut circles indicating domestic structures typical of rural dwellings from this era. The accompanying field systems demonstrate the management of marginal pastoral and arable land, reflecting the subsistence economy of Highland communities during the early modern period. This archaeological site is recorded under HES INSPIRE designation SM8713.

Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8713. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of?

Croft of Baledmund is a post-medieval settlement comprising hut circles and associated field systems located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated between 800 metres and 1250 metres north-north-east of the principal croft settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8713.

What period does Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of date from?

Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles & field system 800m to. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of?

Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE 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 SM8713.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croft of Baledmund, hut circles & field system 800m to 1250m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haugh of Grandtully, fort 200m SSE of (8.7 km), Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of (8.9 km), Cuil-an-Daraich, enclosure 170m E of (9 km).

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