Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDarnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of

Scotland
HES SM7018
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Darnbogue is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located approximately two hundred metres south-west of Darnbogue in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by a timber palisade, characteristic of defensive or stock-management structures from the post-medieval period. Such enclosures served practical purposes in early modern rural settlement, functioning variously as livestock corrals, defensive positions, or administrative boundaries. The monument is recorded in the Scottish Historic Environment Register under designation HES INSPIRE SM7018.

Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of?

Darnbogue is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located approximately two hundred metres south-west of Darnbogue in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7018.

What period does Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of date from?

Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of?

Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW 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 SM7018.

What other scheduled monuments are near Darnbogue, palisaded enclosure 200m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Rough Castle to Lime Road, and field system (8.9 km), Station House, Roman temporary camp 200m SE of (9 km), Antonine Wall, 495m WSW and 125m SE of Bonnyside House (9.2 km).

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