Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHarvieston,deserted village E of
Deserted village

Harvieston,deserted village E of

Scotland
HES SM3394
Site type
Deserted village
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harvieston deserted village is a medieval settlement located east of Harvieston in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site represents the remains of a rural community that was abandoned sometime during the medieval or early modern period, as is characteristic of many Scottish deserted villages. Archaeological and historical evidence indicates the settlement occupied this location before its eventual depopulation, though the precise circumstances and dating of abandonment remain subjects of scholarly study. The site's designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its importance as evidence of settlement patterns and social change in the Stirling region during the medieval period.

Harvieston,deserted village E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3394. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harvieston,deserted village E of?

Harvieston deserted village is a medieval settlement located east of Harvieston in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3394.

Who is responsible for protecting Harvieston,deserted village E of?

Harvieston,deserted village E 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 SM3394.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harvieston,deserted village E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of (1.7 km), Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills (2.6 km), Dunbeg,fort 700m W of Fintry Bridge (2.7 km).

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