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Eilean nan Gibneach enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary structure located on the island of Eilean nan Gibneach in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 235 metres north-north-east of the main settlement area. The enclosure dates to the post-medieval period and represents agricultural land management practices of early modern rural Scotland. Its physical form consists of stone walling typical of field divisions constructed during this era, reflecting the organisation of pastoral or arable land use on the island. The monument contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and economic activities of post-medieval Argyllshire, particularly the use and management of island landscapes during the early modern period.
Eilean nan Gibneach, enclosure 235m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10637. View the official record →
Eilean nan Gibneach enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary structure located on the island of Eilean nan Gibneach in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 235 metres north-north-east of the main settlement area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10637.
Eilean nan Gibneach, enclosure 235m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Eilean nan Gibneach, enclosure 235m 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 SM10637.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun a' Gheird, dun (0.7 km), Druim Fan, standing stone 450m NE of Uisken House, Mull (1 km), Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull (1.1 km).
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