Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay
Post-Medieval · Barrows and enclosures nw of,islay

Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay

Scotland
HES SM5599
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Barrows and enclosures nw of,islay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newton House is a Post-Medieval structure located northwest of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises Newton House itself alongside associated barrows and enclosures that reflect the settlement pattern and land use of the Post-Medieval period in this region of the Hebrides. The barrows and enclosures indicate earlier activity at the location, suggesting a palimpsest of occupation across different periods. The monument is recorded in the HES INSPIRE database as SM5599 and represents the archaeological and historical evidence of habitation and land management in northwest Islay during the Post-Medieval era.

Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5599. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay?

Newton House is a Post-Medieval structure located northwest of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5599.

What period does Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay date from?

Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a barrows and enclosures nw of,islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay?

Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay 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 SM5599.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridgend,fort and cist,100m SE of Bridgend Hotel,Islay (0.7 km), Bridgend,Killarow old parish church and burial ground 200m N of (0.7 km), Islay House, cross shaft 340m SSE of (0.7 km).

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