Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroats, enclosure 250m N of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Broats, enclosure 250m N of

Scotland
HES SM4087
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broats, enclosure 250m N of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises a rectangular earthwork forming an enclosed field or settlement area, typical of the agricultural reorganisation undertaken in the post-medieval period across the Scottish lowlands. The enclosure dates to the sixteenth century or later, reflecting the gradual transition from medieval open-field systems to more formally demarcated land divisions. The monument remains visible as a soil mark or slight earthwork, contributing to understanding of rural settlement patterns and land management practices during the early modern period in south-western Scotland.

Broats, enclosure 250m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broats, enclosure 250m N of?

Broats, enclosure 250m N of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4087.

What period does Broats, enclosure 250m N of date from?

Broats, enclosure 250m N 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 Broats, enclosure 250m N of?

Broats, enclosure 250m N 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 SM4087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broats, enclosure 250m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eastriggs former munitions factory, glycerine distillery and acids production area, gun-cotton section and nitro-glycerine hill, 600m SSW, 700m SE and 2050m ESE of Rosslea (4.8 km), Knockcross Roman temporary camp at Grey Havens (6.9 km), Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79 (7.1 km).

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