Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHeatherinch, enclosures W of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures

Heatherinch, enclosures W of

Scotland
HES SM7194
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heatherinch enclosures west is a post-medieval field system located in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises field boundaries and enclosures dating to the post-medieval period, reflecting the agricultural organisation and land management practices of early modern rural Scotland. Such enclosure systems represent the consolidation and reconfiguration of agricultural land that characterised the early modern Scottish landscape, as farming communities adapted their holdings to changing economic and social circumstances. The physical remains visible at the site illustrate the pattern of enclosed fields typical of post-medieval agricultural improvement in the region.

Heatherinch, enclosures W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heatherinch, enclosures W of?

Heatherinch enclosures west is a post-medieval field system located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7194.

What period does Heatherinch, enclosures W of date from?

Heatherinch, enclosures W of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Heatherinch, enclosures W of?

Heatherinch, enclosures 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 SM7194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heatherinch, enclosures W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of (2.1 km), Forthar Cottage, enclosure 200m W of (2.5 km), Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of (4.3 km).

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