Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChester Knowes, enclosure
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Chester Knowes, enclosure

Scotland
HES SM3216
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chester Knowes enclosure is a post-medieval field system located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches typical of early modern agricultural reorganisation in the Scottish Borders. Dating to the post-medieval period, it represents the farming practices and land management strategies of rural communities during this era. Such enclosures are significant archaeological evidence of the transition from medieval to early modern land use patterns in southern Scotland.

Chester Knowes, enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3216. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chester Knowes, enclosure?

Chester Knowes enclosure is a post-medieval field system located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3216.

What period does Chester Knowes, enclosure date from?

Chester Knowes, enclosure 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 Chester Knowes, enclosure?

Chester Knowes, enclosure 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 SM3216.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chester Knowes, enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of (5.8 km), Weird Law, platform settlement 550m S of summit (5.9 km), Hawkshaw Farm, unenclosed platform settlement 1240m E of (6.2 km).

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