Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM6420
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Post-Medieval Enclosure located 600 metres east-north-east of Glamis Castle is a fieldwork feature of probable 16th or 17th century date. The site comprises an enclosure of uncertain function, positioned within the landscape surrounding the castle, and may relate to the estate management or agricultural organisation of the Glamis lands during this period. The enclosure represents the broader pattern of land use and demarcation that characterised the post-medieval lordly estates of Angus. Its precise historical context and original purpose remain to be fully established through further archaeological investigation or documentary evidence.

Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6420. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of?

The Post-Medieval Enclosure located 600 metres east-north-east of Glamis Castle is a fieldwork feature of probable 16th or 17th century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6420.

What period does Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of date from?

Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE 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 Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of?

Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE 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 SM6420.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glamis 1, cross slab 140m WSW of Loanhead (1.7 km), Nether Arniefoul, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of (2.3 km), Kirkton,homestead moat 350m W of (3 km).

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