Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCorbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM12455
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corbie Linn enclosure is a post-medieval field monument situated approximately 130 metres west-southwest of Corbie Linn in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The enclosure represents a characteristic example of early modern agricultural land organisation in northeast Scotland, dating to the post-medieval period. The site survives as an archaeological feature, preserving evidence of historical land use and settlement patterns in the region. As a designated historic monument under the Historic Environment Scotland record, it contributes to understanding the development of rural settlement and field systems in early modern Kincardineshire.

Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12455. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW of?

Corbie Linn enclosure is a post-medieval field monument situated approximately 130 metres west-southwest of Corbie Linn in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12455.

What period does Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW of date from?

Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW 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 Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW of?

Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW 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 SM12455.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corbie Linn, enclosure 130m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Crossley,field systems and houses 600m NW of (3.4 km), Auchlee Cottage, stone circle 120m NNE of (4.4 km), Auchlee, stone circle 275m NNE of (4.5 km).

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