Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures

Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of

Scotland
HES SM7396
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of, is a post-medieval field system located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The enclosures represent agricultural land division typical of the early modern period, reflecting the evolution of farming practice and land management in the region. The site consists of field boundaries and associated structures positioned south of Garthland Mains itself. Such enclosures form part of the wider archaeological record documenting the transition from medieval to early modern agricultural organisation in Galloway.

Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of?

Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of, is a post-medieval field system located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7396.

What period does Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of date from?

Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of?

Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S 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 SM7396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balgreggan,motte (5 km), Kirklauchlane Farm,fort (6.2 km), South Cairnweil,standing stone 180m ESE of (6.7 km).

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