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Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM5929
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carperstane is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated approximately 200 metres west-north-west of Carperstane in East Lothian, Scotland. The monument consists of a timber palisade structure typical of early modern defensive or administrative compounds in lowland Scotland. Its post-medieval dating places it within the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, a period when such enclosed settlements served various purposes including livestock management, domestic occupation, or protective functions. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of settlement patterns and land use practices in early modern East Lothian, though its precise original function and construction date require further archaeological investigation to establish with certainty.

Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5929. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW of?

Carperstane is a post-medieval palisaded enclosure situated approximately 200 metres west-north-west of Carperstane in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5929.

What period does Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW of date from?

Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW of?

Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW 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 SM5929.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carperstane,palisaded enclosure 200m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of (8.8 km), Standingstone,enclosure 350m WSW of (9 km), Standingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of (9.1 km).

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