Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W of

Scotland
HES SM6229
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigpark Quarry enclosure is a Post-Medieval field enclosure located approximately 450 metres west of Craigpark Quarry in Midlothian, Scotland. The monument dates to the Post-Medieval period and represents the type of organised land division that characterised Scottish agricultural improvement and land management practices during this era. The enclosure survives as a physical feature within the landscape, though specific details of its construction materials and current condition are best verified through site inspection and the full records held by Historic Environment Scotland.

Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W of?

Craigpark Quarry enclosure is a Post-Medieval field enclosure located approximately 450 metres west of Craigpark Quarry in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6229.

What period does Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W of date from?

Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W 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 Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W of?

Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W 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 SM6229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigpark Quarry, enclosure 450m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tormain Hill,cup & ring marked rocks 700m NE of Bonnington Mains (1.2 km), Dalmahoy,cross slab,St Mary's Church (2.8 km), Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of (3.5 km).

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