Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHighpark,enclosure 250m NW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Highpark,enclosure 250m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4436
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Highpark Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 250 metres north-west of Highpark in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site represents agricultural land management practices characteristic of the early modern period, when systematic field divisions and enclosed farming became increasingly prevalent across lowland Scotland. The enclosure is defined by earthwork boundaries that reflect the reorganisation of rural landscapes during this era of agricultural intensification. The monument contributes to the archaeological record of post-medieval land use and settlement patterns in Ayrshire.

Highpark,enclosure 250m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4436. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Highpark,enclosure 250m NW of?

Highpark Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 250 metres north-west of Highpark in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4436.

What period does Highpark,enclosure 250m NW of date from?

Highpark,enclosure 250m 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 Highpark,enclosure 250m NW of?

Highpark,enclosure 250m 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 SM4436.

What other scheduled monuments are near Highpark,enclosure 250m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martnaham Castle (2 km), Two henges, 175m NE and 410m WSW of Lindston House (3.7 km), Glaisnock,ring-ditch 140m SE of (3.8 km).

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