Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChannel Brae,enclosure 200m S of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S of

Scotland
HES SM5840
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Channel Brae enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary and land division monument located approximately 200 metres south of Channel Brae in East Lothian, Scotland. The enclosure represents the agricultural reorganisation and land management practices of the post-medieval period, when Scottish farmland underwent significant reconfiguration through the creation of defined field systems and pastoral boundaries. The site survives as earthwork remains demonstrating the physical layout of early modern rural land use, contributing to the archaeological record of East Lothian's agricultural development during this transformative period of farming practice and estate management.

Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S of?

Channel Brae enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary and land division monument located approximately 200 metres south of Channel Brae in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5840.

What period does Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S of date from?

Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S 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 Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S of?

Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S 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 SM5840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Channel Brae,enclosure 200m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yadlee, stone circle 250m S of (5.6 km), Fallow Green Rig, medieval farmstead and field boundary (5.6 km), White Castle,fort (5.7 km).

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