Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM2978
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kilbride enclosure, located 360 metres south-south-west of Kilbride in Argyllshire, is a post-medieval field enclosure. The monument represents the agricultural landscape management practices of the post-medieval period, reflecting the organisation of arable and pastoral land in the Scottish Highlands and Islands during the early modern era. Such enclosures typically date from the sixteenth century onwards and mark the gradual formalisation of land boundaries through stone walls or dykes. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the national monuments record with designation reference SM2978.

Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2978. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of?

Kilbride enclosure, located 360 metres south-south-west of Kilbride in Argyllshire, is a post-medieval field enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2978.

What period does Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of date from?

Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of?

Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW 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 SM2978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun an Achaidh,fort,Acha (1 km), Loch Breachacha,crannog (4 km).

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