Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDavid's Hill, enclosure
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

David's Hill, enclosure

Scotland
HES SM6649
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

David's Hill is a post-medieval enclosure located in Angus, Scotland. The site represents agricultural land management practices of the early modern period, reflecting the gradual reorganisation of the Scottish landscape following the medieval era. The enclosure's physical character and surviving earthworks provide evidence of the field systems and boundary practices employed during this period of rural development.

David's Hill, enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is David's Hill, enclosure?

David's Hill is a post-medieval enclosure located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6649.

What period does David's Hill, enclosure date from?

David's Hill, 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 David's Hill, enclosure?

David's Hill, 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 SM6649.

What other scheduled monuments are near David's Hill, enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arbroath Abbey and associated buildings, including the Abbot's House (2.8 km), Arbirlot, carved stone 20m S of Manse (4.6 km), Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage (5.8 km).

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