Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFoggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM11522
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of, is a post-medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a palisaded structure, indicative of the construction methods employed during the post-medieval period in northeast Scotland. The site's precise chronology and function remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though its classification as post-medieval suggests occupation or use sometime after the sixteenth century. Such palisaded enclosures in this region often served as stock-keeping facilities, fortified farmsteads, or temporary defensive structures associated with the settlement patterns of the early modern Scottish Highlands and Lowlands.

Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11522. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of?

Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of, is a post-medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11522.

What period does Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of date from?

Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE 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 Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of?

Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m 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 SM11522.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foggieburn, palisaded enclosure 325m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hill of Christ's Kirk, fort (2.9 km), Hill of Dunnideer, fort, platform settlement and tower (3.2 km), Christ's Kirk, Kennethmont (3.7 km).

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