Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE of
Moated homestead

Ballangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM4572
Site type
Moated homestead
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballangrew is a moated homestead located approximately 750 metres east-north-east of Ballangrew in Perthshire, Scotland. The site consists of a substantial rectangular moat enclosing an area of raised ground, characteristic of medieval defensive domestic settlements of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Moated homesteads of this type were constructed by landowners of modest status seeking to protect their residences and demesnes through water-based defences, combining practical security with a visual demonstration of territorial authority. The survival of the moat as an earthwork feature indicates the site's abandonment before modern agricultural intensification, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns in rural Perthshire.

Ballangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE of?

Ballangrew is a moated homestead located approximately 750 metres east-north-east of Ballangrew in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4572.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE of?

Ballangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE 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 SM4572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaircessnock, palisaded enclosure 950m E of (0.3 km), Keir Knowe of Drum,motte (4 km), Keir Knowe of Arnmore,earthwork (4.6 km).

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