Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWest Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of
Post-Medieval · Settlement and field system

West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of

Scotland
HES SM4965
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Settlement and field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Mulloch is a post-medieval settlement and field system located approximately 400 metres south-east of the principal settlement in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures and associated agricultural land use characteristic of early modern rural settlement patterns in north-east Scotland. The field systems demonstrate the organisation of arable and pastoral agriculture during the post-medieval period, reflecting the farming practices and land division strategies employed by Scottish rural communities in this region. The archaeological evidence at West Mulloch contributes to understanding the development and character of settlement hierarchies and agricultural organisation in Kincardineshire during the early modern era.

West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4965. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of?

West Mulloch is a post-medieval settlement and field system located approximately 400 metres south-east of the principal settlement in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4965.

What period does West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of date from?

West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlement and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of?

West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE 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 SM4965.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Mulloch,settlement and field system 400m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eslie, stone circle 550m ESE of (0.5 km), Westerton,hut circle & field system NNW of (0.8 km), The Nine Stanes,Mulloch Wood,stone circle 650m NW of The Garroll (0.8 km).

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