Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMorayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure 1km

Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of

Scotland
HES SM5298
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure 1km
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morayston is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located approximately one kilometre south-west of Morayston in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site is defined by a timber palisade, a defensive or demarcating structure characteristic of early modern period fortification practices in the Scottish Highlands. Such enclosures typically date from the sixteenth to seventeenth centuries and served purposes ranging from protection of livestock to defence of domestic settlement. The archaeological record of palisaded enclosures in this region provides evidence of settlement patterns and land use during a period of significant social and military change in the Highlands.

Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of?

Morayston is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure located approximately one kilometre south-west of Morayston in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5298.

What period does Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of date from?

Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure 1km. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of?

Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW 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 SM5298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morayston, palisaded enclosure 1km SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milton of Clava, chapel and standing stone 255m SSW of (4.4 km), Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of (4.5 km), Culdoich, ring cairn 490m NW of (4.5 km).

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