Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHillend,enclosures 250m ENE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures

Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM5451
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillend Enclosures is a post-medieval field system located approximately 250 metres east-north-east of Hillend in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site comprises a series of enclosures typical of early modern agricultural reorganisation in the region, reflecting the development of more formalised land management practices during the post-medieval period. The remains are visible as field boundaries and associated earthworks that demonstrate the scale and character of farming activity in this area during the centuries following the late sixteenth century.

Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5451. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE of?

Hillend Enclosures is a post-medieval field system located approximately 250 metres east-north-east of Hillend in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5451.

What period does Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE of date from?

Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE 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 Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE of?

Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE 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 SM5451.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillend,enclosures 250m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crawford,Roman fort (6.6 km), Crawford Castle or Lindsay Tower (6.7 km), Normangill Rig,platform settlement E of Midlock (7.2 km).

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