Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigmill, enclosures NW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures

Craigmill, enclosures NW of

Scotland
HES SM6612
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigmill, enclosures NW of is a post-medieval field system located in Angus, Scotland. The enclosures represent the reorganisation and management of agricultural land during the early modern period, reflecting contemporary practices in rural land use and farming efficiency. The site comprises a series of field boundaries and divisions typical of post-medieval farming landscapes in the region. Such enclosure systems are valuable archaeological evidence for understanding the development of Scottish agricultural settlement and land tenure patterns from the medieval period into the early modern era.

Craigmill, enclosures NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigmill, enclosures NW of?

Craigmill, enclosures NW of is a post-medieval field system located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6612.

What period does Craigmill, enclosures NW of date from?

Craigmill, enclosures NW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Craigmill, enclosures NW of?

Craigmill, enclosures NW 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 SM6612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigmill, enclosures NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of (0.2 km), Craigmill, enclosure NE of (0.3 km), Unenclosed settlement and sunken floored building 515m S of West Scryne (0.5 km).

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