Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHowden,enclosure
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Howden,enclosure

Scotland
HES SM5752
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Howden Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland, and is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM5752. The site represents the agricultural reorganisation of the Scottish landscape during the early modern period, when open-field systems were progressively replaced by enclosed, individually-managed plots. The enclosure's physical remains comprise linear boundaries, likely constructed from stone dykes or earthen banks typical of post-medieval agricultural improvements in the region. Dating to the early modern era, this monument reflects the transition in land management practices that characterised East Lothian during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries.

Howden,enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5752. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Howden,enclosure?

Howden Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland, and is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM5752. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5752.

What period does Howden,enclosure date from?

Howden,enclosure 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 Howden,enclosure?

Howden,enclosure 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 SM5752.

What other scheduled monuments are near Howden,enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Witches Knowe,fort (4.6 km), Knockhill Wood,enclosure 500m W of (6.6 km), Hare Law,fort,Yester (6.6 km).

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