Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHarlaw, enclosure 300m NW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6188
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harlaw enclosure, situated 300 metres north-west of Harlaw in Midlothian, is a post-medieval field enclosure. The monument comprises an earthwork boundary feature typical of the early modern period's agricultural reorganisation and land management practices in the Scottish Lowlands. Its precise dating within the post-medieval period and functional purpose remain within the broader context of the intensified pastoral and arable farming that characterised rural Midlothian from the sixteenth century onwards. The enclosure represents the material remains of landscape changes associated with improved farming methods and property demarcation during this era.

Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of?

Harlaw enclosure, situated 300 metres north-west of Harlaw in Midlothian, is a post-medieval field enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6188.

What period does Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of date from?

Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW 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 Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of?

Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW 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 SM6188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge (2.7 km), Howlet's House,towerhouse and enclosures (3.8 km), Carnethy Hill,cairn,Silverburn (4.8 km).

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