Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHarperdean,enclosure 300m E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Harperdean,enclosure 300m E of

Scotland
HES SM5977
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harperdean Enclosure, located 300 metres east of Harperdean in East Lothian, is a post-medieval enclosure dating from the early modern period. The monument comprises an earthwork boundary feature characteristic of agricultural land division and management practices during the post-medieval era. Such enclosures in the region typically reflect the gradual process of field rationalisation and formalisation of land tenure that occurred across lowland Scotland from the sixteenth century onwards. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork indicates its historical importance for understanding the development of the rural landscape and farming practices in East Lothian during this transformative period.

Harperdean,enclosure 300m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harperdean,enclosure 300m E of?

Harperdean Enclosure, located 300 metres east of Harperdean in East Lothian, is a post-medieval enclosure dating from the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5977.

What period does Harperdean,enclosure 300m E of date from?

Harperdean,enclosure 300m E 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 Harperdean,enclosure 300m E of?

Harperdean,enclosure 300m E 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 SM5977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harperdean,enclosure 300m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirklands,enclosure 250m E of (5.5 km), Eaglescairnie Mains,enclosure 450m ESE of (6.3 km), East Mains,enclosure 500m WNW of (6.9 km).

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