Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChalkieside, enclosure 600m SW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Chalkieside, enclosure 600m SW of

Scotland
HES SM6211
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 monument located approximately 600 metres south-west of Chalkieside in Midlothian, Scotland. The enclosure represents the agricultural land management practices of the post-medieval period and survives as an earthwork feature within the broader landscape of lowland Scottish settlement and farming. Such enclosures are characteristic of the period following the medieval era, reflecting the progressive reorganisation and formalisation of field systems in rural Scotland.

Chalkieside, enclosure 600m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6211. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Chalkieside, enclosure 600m SW of?

Chalkieside enclosure is a post-medieval field monument located approximately 600 metres south-west of Chalkieside in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6211.

What period does Chalkieside, enclosure 600m SW of date from?

Chalkieside, enclosure 600m 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 600m SW of?

Chalkieside, enclosure 600m 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 SM6211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chalkieside, enclosure 600m 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 km).

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