Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of
Post-Medieval · Circular enclosure

Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of

Scotland
HES SM4106
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Circular enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnpark is a post-medieval circular enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres east of Cairnpark itself. The monument consists of a circular earthwork of post-medieval date, representing a form of land organisation and management typical of the early modern period in southern Scotland. Such circular enclosures served various agricultural and pastoral functions during this era, reflecting the farming practices and settlement patterns of post-medieval rural communities in the region.

Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4106. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of?

Cairnpark is a post-medieval circular enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres east of Cairnpark itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4106.

What period does Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of date from?

Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a circular enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of?

Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E 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 SM4106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnpark,circular enclosure 150m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Home Plantation, square barrow cemetery 350m SSW of Nithbank (2.9 km), Nith Bridge,cross 180m W of (3.4 km), Holmhill,enclosure 500m S of (4 km).

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