Monument record MAB37311 - BALHALL
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Summary
Remains of a prehistoric field system, recorded by J Sherriff in 1984.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 4459: Balhall, fields and cup marked stone
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5048 6428 (278m by 224m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO56SW |
| Civil Parish | Fern |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Remains of a prehistoric field system, recorded by J Sherriff in 1984. On a northeast-southwest aligned ridge 800m west of Balhall Lodge there are the remains of at least ten probably prehistoric fields defined by linear banks measuring up to 85m long and set about 20m apart. The banks share the area with forty-nine small cairns up to 5m diameter and a small rectangular building and length of thicker bank overlie the earlier banks.
STRONACH, S, 11/2003, Shandford Hill, Angus: appraisal of impact (Bibliographic reference). SAB3408.
impact assessment
Sherriff, {J} R, 1984, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 35 (Bibliographic reference). SAB11043.
Jan 26 1999 , D 40280-4, D 40280-4 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB27054.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 4459;
- NMR Card Number: NO56SW17;
- NRHE Numlink: 35119;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO56SW0017;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM4459 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35119 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2026 2:03PM
