Scheduled Monuments›Scotland›Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE of

Scotland
HES SM5848
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Braidwood Enclosure, located 200 metres north-east of Braidwood in East Lothian, is a post-medieval enclosure of uncertain specific dating within the early modern period. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure whose physical form and dimensions reflect agricultural or pastoral management practices characteristic of the post-medieval Scottish landscape. As a surviving example of Early Modern period field division and land use, the enclosure contributes to understanding of rural settlement patterns and land organisation in East Lothian during this transitional era between medieval and modern agricultural practices.

Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5848. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE of?

Braidwood Enclosure, located 200 metres north-east of Braidwood in East Lothian, is a post-medieval enclosure of uncertain specific dating within the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5848.

What period does Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE of date from?

Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE 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 Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE of?

Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE 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 SM5848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Braidwood,enclosure 200m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackcastle Hill,homestead 370m ENE of Post Office Mast (1.2 km), Black Castle Cottage,promontory fort 300m SW of (1.3 km), Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of (2.1 km).

Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Blackcastle Hill,homestead 370m ENE of Post Office Mast
Homestead 370m ene of post office mast1.2 km
Black Castle Cottage,promontory fort 300m SW of
Iron Age · Promontory fort1.3 km
Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure2.1 km
Blackcastle Hill,homestead 1300m SSE of Thurston Mains
Homestead 1300m sse of thurston mains2.1 km
Woodhall Farm,enclosure 600m E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure3 km
Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure3.1 km
Springfield,palisaded enclosure and ring ditch 200m E of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure and ring ditch3.6 km
Springfield,enclosure 400m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure3.8 km
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