Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockenzie,settlement and field system W of
Post-Medieval · Settlement and field system

Knockenzie,settlement and field system W of

Scotland
HES SM4684
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Settlement and field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knockenzie is a post-medieval settlement and associated field system located west of the named place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of domestic occupation and agricultural land use dating to the post-medieval period, reflecting the rural settlement patterns and farming practices characteristic of early modern Scotland. The field system demonstrates the organization of arable and pastoral agriculture around the settlement, typical of the period before later agricultural improvement. The archaeological remains are recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's National Record of Monuments and Land Uses (HES INSPIRE reference SM4684).

Knockenzie,settlement and field system W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockenzie,settlement and field system W of?

Knockenzie is a post-medieval settlement and associated field system located west of the named place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4684.

What period does Knockenzie,settlement and field system W of date from?

Knockenzie,settlement and field system W of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlement and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockenzie,settlement and field system W of?

Knockenzie,settlement and field system W 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 SM4684.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockenzie,settlement and field system W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monandavan,ring cairn 650m SW of (1.3 km), Balnacraig,long cairn 260m NNW of (1.5 km), Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of (1.9 km).

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