Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilroy,enclosures E and NE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures e and

Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of

Scotland
HES SM6111
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures e and
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kilroy enclosures E and NE is a post-medieval field system located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises two separate enclosures positioned to the east and northeast of Kilroy, representing agricultural organisation typical of the early modern period in the Scottish lowlands. These enclosures reflect the evolving patterns of land tenure and farming practice that characterised the region during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. The monuments are registered on the Historic Environment Scotland record under designation SM6111.

Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of?

Kilroy enclosures E and NE is a post-medieval field system located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6111.

What period does Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of date from?

Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures e and. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of?

Kilroy,enclosures E and NE 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 SM6111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bankfoot,Roman camps & forts,Dalswinton (1.7 km), Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of (3.5 km), Hall Hill,fort (4.3 km).

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