Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system
Post-Medieval · Farmstead & field system

Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system

Scotland
HES SM4797
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead & field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hill of Strathnosen is a post-medieval farmstead and associated field system located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The site represents the agricultural settlement patterns of the early modern period in the northeast Scottish lowlands, with the farmstead comprising dwelling and ancillary structures arranged around cultivated ground. The field system visible in the landscape demonstrates the organised pastoral and arable management characteristic of early modern Scottish rural estates, with surviving ridge and furrow patterns and boundary features that reflect centuries of agricultural practice. The site is recorded by Historic Environment Scotland with the INSPIRE reference SM4797 and contributes to understanding of settlement and land use in the post-medieval period in this region.

Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system?

Hill of Strathnosen is a post-medieval farmstead and associated field system located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4797.

What period does Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system date from?

Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead & field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system?

Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system 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 SM4797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill of Strathnosen,farmstead & field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edzell Castle (7 km), Castle Hillock,motte (7.3 km), Edzell Old Church and Lindsay Burial Aisle, 465m SSW of Edzell Castle (7.4 km).

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