Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven
Post-Medieval · Enclosure 480m nne of ruthven

Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven

Scotland
HES SM4501
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure 480m nne of ruthven
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tom Buidhe is a post-medieval enclosure located approximately 480 metres north-north-east of Ruthven in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure typical of the post-medieval period, representing a phase of land management and settlement activity in the Scottish Highlands. Such enclosures served practical purposes related to stock management and agricultural organisation during this era. The monument is recorded within the Scheduled Monuments database under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE reference SM4501, reflecting its recognised archaeological and historical importance as evidence of settlement and land use patterns in the region.

Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4501. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven?

Tom Buidhe is a post-medieval enclosure located approximately 480 metres north-north-east of Ruthven in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4501.

What period does Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven date from?

Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure 480m nne of ruthven. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven?

Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven 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 SM4501.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruthven, crannog 610m NNE of (0.2 km), Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of (1.5 km), Torness Cottage, two hut circles 300m SSW of (2.6 km).

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