Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlen Cottage,enclosure 800m W of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W of

Scotland
HES SM5843
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glen Cottage enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary system located approximately 800 metres west of Glen Cottage in East Lothian, Scotland. The enclosure represents typical agricultural land organisation of the post-medieval period, when Scottish rural estates were increasingly organised through formal field divisions and boundary arrangements. The site survives as earthwork remains that reflect the farming practices and land management strategies of early modern rural Scotland. This monument is recorded in the national heritage database under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE reference SM5843.

Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5843. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W of?

Glen Cottage enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary system located approximately 800 metres west of Glen Cottage in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5843.

What period does Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W of date from?

Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W 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 Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W of?

Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W 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 SM5843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glen Cottage,enclosure 800m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodhall Farm,enclosure 600m E of (1.7 km), Blackcastle Hill,homestead 1300m SSE of Thurston Mains (2.8 km), Blackcastle Hill,homestead 370m ENE of Post Office Mast (2.9 km).

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