Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChalkieside,enclosure 500m SW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW of

Scotland
HES SM6205
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chalkieside Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure situated approximately 500 metres south-west of Chalkieside in Midlothian, Scotland. The monument represents the agricultural improvement and land reorganisation characteristic of the post-medieval period in the Scottish lowlands, when systematic enclosure of previously open or common lands became increasingly prevalent. The enclosure survives as earthwork remains visible in the landscape, reflecting the practical agricultural methods employed during this era of rural development.

Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6205. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW of?

Chalkieside Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure situated approximately 500 metres south-west of Chalkieside in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6205.

What period does Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW of date from?

Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW 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 Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW of?

Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW 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 SM6205.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chalkieside,enclosure 500m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment (6.4 km), Play Hill, settlement (6.6 km), Newbyres Castle (7.1 km).

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