Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDepopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan
400m se of balloan

Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan

Scotland
HES SM11549
Site type
400m se of balloan
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Depopulated township 400m SE of Balloan is a deserted settlement site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of human habitation that was abandoned, reflecting the broader patterns of settlement change and depopulation that affected many rural communities in the Scottish Highlands. The remains visible at the location constitute an archaeological record of pre-industrial settlement patterns characteristic of the region, documenting phases of occupation and subsequent abandonment that form part of the documented archaeological heritage of the area.

Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11549. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan?

Depopulated township 400m SE of Balloan is a deserted settlement site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11549.

Who is responsible for protecting Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan?

Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan 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 SM11549.

What other scheduled monuments are near Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of (1 km), Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of (1.4 km), Creagan an Tuirc, fort (3.5 km).

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