Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarnyards,enclosure 100m NW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6355
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barnyards, enclosure 100m NW of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of an agricultural enclosure dating to the post-medieval period, reflecting the land use and settlement patterns of early modern rural Scotland. The enclosure's physical character and exact dimensions are consistent with the field systems and livestock management practices typical of post-medieval farmland in the region. Such enclosures represent the evolution of Scottish agricultural organisation during the early modern era, following the medieval period and preceding modern intensive farming methods.

Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6355. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW of?

Barnyards, enclosure 100m NW of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6355.

What period does Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW of date from?

Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW of?

Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW 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 SM6355.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barnyards,enclosure 100m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of (4.3 km), Carsegownie,cairn 400m SE of (4.4 km), Carse Grey,settlement and souterrains 600m SW of (4.8 km).

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