Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigmill, enclosure NE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Craigmill, enclosure NE of

Scotland
HES SM6614
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigmill enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary and land division feature located northeast of Craigmill in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosure dating to the post-medieval period, representing the organised agricultural landscape development that characterised rural Scotland following the medieval era. Such enclosures typically reflect improvements in land management and farming practices, including the consolidation and fencing of arable and pastoral land. The monument is recorded within the national heritage designation system under HES INSPIRE reference SM6614.

Craigmill, enclosure NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6614. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigmill, enclosure NE of?

Craigmill enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary and land division feature located northeast of Craigmill in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6614.

What period does Craigmill, enclosure NE of date from?

Craigmill, enclosure NE 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 Craigmill, enclosure NE of?

Craigmill, enclosure NE 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 SM6614.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigmill, enclosure NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmill, enclosures NW of (0.3 km), Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of (0.3 km), Unenclosed settlement and sunken floored building 515m S of West Scryne (0.7 km).

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