Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures & unenclosed settlement

Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of

Scotland
HES SM7192
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures & unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Drumtenant enclosures and unenclosed settlement is a post-medieval agricultural landscape located 250 metres north of Drumtenant in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises both enclosed and unenclosed settlement remains dating to the post-medieval period, reflecting the transitional agricultural practices and settlement patterns of early modern rural Scotland. The physical character of the site preserves evidence of field systems and settlement organisation typical of post-medieval farming communities in the region, demonstrating the gradual transition from medieval to modern land use. The remains are registered with Historic Environment Scotland under INSPIRE reference SM7192.

Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of?

Drumtenant enclosures and unenclosed settlement is a post-medieval agricultural landscape located 250 metres north of Drumtenant in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7192.

What period does Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of date from?

Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures & unenclosed settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of?

Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N 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 SM7192.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drumtenant, enclosures & unenclosed settlement 250m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forthar Cottage, enclosure 200m W of (2.6 km), Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of (3.9 km), Kirkforthar House and Dovecot (4.5 km).

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