Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM4888
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Mains of Balfour is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 550 metres north-north-east of Balfour in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The site represents the agricultural settlement patterns characteristic of the early modern period in northeast Scotland, with its designation as a distinct farmstead indicating substantial buildings and associated land use typical of the post-medieval rural economy. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM4888, documenting its importance within the broader landscape of Kincardineshire's farming heritage.

East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4888. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of?

East Mains of Balfour is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 550 metres north-north-east of Balfour in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4888.

What period does East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of date from?

East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of?

East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m 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 SM4888.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Mains of Balfour,farmstead 550m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hillock,motte (7 km), Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle (7.1 km), Gallows Knap,barrow 450m S of Dalhousie Lodge (7.6 km).

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