Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM6025
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garvald Quarry enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Garvald Quarry in East Lothian, Scotland. The monument comprises an enclosed area defined by earthwork remains typical of early modern agricultural reorganisation in the Scottish Lowlands. The enclosure dates to the post-medieval period, reflecting the gradual formalisation of field systems and land management practices that characterised rural East Lothian during this era. Such enclosures represent the transition from open field agriculture towards more defined territorial divisions and improved land use efficiency.

Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of?

Garvald Quarry enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Garvald Quarry in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6025.

What period does Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of date from?

Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW 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 Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of?

Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m 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 SM6025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (6.1 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (6.4 km), Kingside Hill,stone circle (7.1 km).

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