Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEarlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures and settlements

Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of

Scotland
HES SM6803
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures and settlements
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Post-Medieval enclosures and settlements located to the north-northwest of Earlshall in Fife form part of the broader landscape of early modern agricultural reorganisation in the region. These field systems and associated settlement features date from the post-medieval period, reflecting the transition from medieval land use patterns to more formally organised enclosed farming practices. The enclosures represent the material evidence of agricultural improvement and land division characteristic of this era in Lowland Scotland. Such sites contribute to understanding the development of the rural landscape and settlement patterns in Fife during the early modern period.

Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6803. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of?

The Post-Medieval enclosures and settlements located to the north-northwest of Earlshall in Fife form part of the broader landscape of early modern agricultural reorganisation in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6803.

What period does Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of?

Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW 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 SM6803.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (2.1 km), Pusk Farm Cottages, ring-ditch & enclosures 250m NE of (2.2 km), Pusk, enclosure 300m SSE of (2.4 km).

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