Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6998
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The monument represents agricultural land management practices of the early modern period and forms part of the wider landscape history of rural Stirlingshire. The enclosure's earthwork remains survive as a testament to the organization of agricultural holdings during the post-medieval era, reflecting the consolidation and subdivision of land typical of this period in the Scottish lowlands.

Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6998. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of?

Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6998.

What period does Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of date from?

Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW 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 Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of?

Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW 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 SM6998.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gartfairn, enclosure 100m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Lomond, crannog, The Kitchen (1.8 km), Inchcailloch,church & burial ground,Loch Lomond (2.2 km), Arrochymore, dun 350m WNW of (2.7 km).

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