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Beech Knowe is a post-medieval enclosure situated in a remote location in Midlothian, Scotland. The monument consists of an enclosed area bounded by earthwork features characteristic of post-medieval field organisation, dating to the period following the sixteenth century. Its isolated setting reflects the patterns of settlement and land use in the upland regions of the Scottish Borders during this era, when enclosed fields became increasingly common as agricultural practices evolved. The site demonstrates the archaeological evidence of rural post-medieval activity in Midlothian, contributing to understanding of how communities managed and utilised the landscape during this period.
Beech Knowe, enclosure, Remote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6809. View the official record →
Beech Knowe is a post-medieval enclosure situated in a remote location in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6809.
Beech Knowe, enclosure, Remote dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure, remote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Beech Knowe, enclosure, Remote 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 SM6809.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longfaugh,enclosures 200m E of (3.2 km), Longfaugh Fort,Crichton (3.2 km), Saughland,enclosure 150m W of (3.8 km).
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