Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFrostineb,enclosure 600m E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Frostineb,enclosure 600m E of

Scotland
HES SM6294
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Frostineb Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure situated approximately six hundred metres east of Frostineb in Midlothian, Scotland. The enclosure belongs to the post-medieval period and survives as a field monument marking land organisation and agricultural use during this era. Such enclosures are characteristic of the intensified farming practices and land division schemes that developed in the Scottish Lowlands following medieval settlement patterns. The site has been designated and recorded within the Historic Environment Records under the reference HES INSPIRE SM6294.

Frostineb,enclosure 600m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6294. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Frostineb,enclosure 600m E of?

Frostineb Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure situated approximately six hundred metres east of Frostineb in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6294.

What period does Frostineb,enclosure 600m E of date from?

Frostineb,enclosure 600m E 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 Frostineb,enclosure 600m E of?

Frostineb,enclosure 600m E 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 SM6294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Frostineb,enclosure 600m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital (3.2 km), Soutra Aisle, burial aisle and part of site of medieval hospital (3.3 km), Dere Street, Roman road, Soutra Aisle to Turf Law (4.7 km).

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