Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMoss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun
Post-Medieval · Enclosure 455m nw of murdostoun

Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun

Scotland
HES SM3774
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure 455m nw of murdostoun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m north-west of Murdostoun is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises earthwork remains characteristic of early modern agricultural land management in the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the progressive reorganisation of pastoral and arable land during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. The enclosure's physical form survives as an irregular boundary defined by bank and ditch features typical of the period. Its location within the broader landscape of Murdostoun indicates participation in the gradual processes of land consolidation and improved husbandry practices that distinguished post-medieval agricultural development in Argyllshire.

Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3774. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun?

Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m north-west of Murdostoun is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3774.

What period does Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun date from?

Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure 455m nw of murdostoun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun?

Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun 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 SM3774.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moss of Achnacree, enclosure 455m NW of Murdostoun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (7 km), Glenamachrie,cairns 850m ESE of (7.1 km), Clachadow,cairn 960m NW of (7.5 km).

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