Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure and ring ditch

East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM3684
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure and ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of is a post-medieval enclosure situated in Berwickshire, Scotland. The monument comprises an enclosure with an associated ring ditch, landscape features characteristic of early modern agricultural reorganisation in the Scottish Borders. Such enclosures typically date from the sixteenth century onwards and represent the gradual transition from medieval open-field systems to enclosed farming practices. The site's physical form, evidenced through its earthwork remains, documents local land use patterns during a period of significant agricultural and social change in the region.

East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of?

East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of is a post-medieval enclosure situated in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3684.

What period does East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of date from?

East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure and ring ditch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of?

East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE 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 SM3684.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Reston, enclosure and ring ditch 510m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Taprobane, palisaded enclosure 970m SE of (4.5 km), Auchencrow Mains,enclosure and ditches 1000m SSE of (4.8 km), Habchester,fort 1100m ESE of Bastleridge (4.9 km).

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