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Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7452
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tonnachrae is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated in Wigtownshire in south-west Scotland, located approximately 260 metres north-north-west of the townland from which it takes its name. The monument consists of a substantial defensive structure created by a timber palisade, a construction method typical of early modern fortifications in the region. Such enclosures served practical purposes as stock-proof barriers or defensive positions during periods of unrest, common in the turbulent borderlands of south-west Scotland during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

The site occupies ground underlain by wacke bedrock of the Portpatrick and Glenwhargen Formations, dating geologically to the Caradocian period. This ancient Ordovician geology provided a relatively stable foundation for the palisade structure, typical of the landscape across much of Wigtownshire.

Tonnachrae is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7452, recognising its significance as evidence of post-medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7452. View the official record →

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What is Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of?

Tonnachrae is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated in Wigtownshire in south-west Scotland, located approximately 260 metres north-north-west of the townland from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7452.

What period does Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of date from?

Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of?

Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW 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 SM7452.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric and early medieval settlements, 260m NE of Fairfield (3.8 km), East Galdenoch, enclosures 100m SE of (4.3 km), East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of (4.7 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Prehistoric and early medieval settlements, 260m NE of Fairfield
260m ne of fairfield3.8 km
East Galdenoch, enclosures 100m SE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures4.3 km
East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of
Iron Age · Fort4.7 km
Camserney, enclosure and palisaded settlement 225m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure and palisaded settlement4.9 km
Culgrange, enclosures 340m SE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures5.3 km
Fort, 245m NE of Kildrochet House
245m ne of kildrochet house5.5 km
Mye Plantation,pitfall
Pitfall6.5 km
Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure6.6 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of

Tonnachrae, palisaded enclosure 260m NNW of stands on Portpatrick Formation And Glenwhargen Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Caradocian. The rock here is wacke.

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