Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5851
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carleton Mains, enclosure 280m SE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural organisation of its era. The enclosure is situated in the landscape southeast of Carleton Mains farm, reflecting the field systems and land management practices typical of early modern Scottish rural settlement. Such enclosures form part of the broader archaeological record of post-medieval farming development in southwest Scotland.

Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5851. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE of?

Carleton Mains, enclosure 280m SE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5851.

What period does Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE of date from?

Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE 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 Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE of?

Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE 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 SM5851.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carleton Mains,enclosure 280m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carleton,motte,Little Carleton (0.6 km), Kirkhill Castle (3.4 km), Craigneil Castle (4.1 km).

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