Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHope,enclosure 300m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Hope,enclosure 300m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM6273
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hope enclosure 300m SSE of is a post-medieval enclosure located in Midlothian, Scotland. The site represents agricultural land organisation of the early modern period, reflecting the pastoral and arable management practices of rural Midlothian during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. The enclosure survives as earthwork remains visible in the landscape, with boundaries delineated by banks and ditches characteristic of post-medieval field systems. This monument forms part of the broader pattern of agricultural development and land improvement visible across the Midlothian region during the post-medieval era.

Hope,enclosure 300m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6273. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hope,enclosure 300m SSE of?

Hope enclosure 300m SSE of is a post-medieval enclosure located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6273.

What period does Hope,enclosure 300m SSE of date from?

Hope,enclosure 300m SSE 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 Hope,enclosure 300m SSE of?

Hope,enclosure 300m SSE 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 SM6273.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hope,enclosure 300m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longfaugh,enclosures 200m E of (0.7 km), Longfaugh Fort,Crichton (0.8 km), Saughland,enclosure 150m W of (1.3 km).

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