Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnowes,enclosure 450m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4070
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knowes Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located 450 metres east-south-east of Knowes in East Lothian, Scotland. The site represents the agricultural organisation and land management practices of the early modern period, when the Scottish lowlands underwent significant reorganisation of field systems and property boundaries. As a scheduled monument, it remains archaeologically significant as evidence of the transitional landscape between medieval open-field systems and the enclosed, hedged fields characteristic of later agricultural improvement. The enclosure's exact construction date within the post-medieval period and its original function require further archaeological investigation to establish with precision.

Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE of?

Knowes Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located 450 metres east-south-east of Knowes in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4070.

What period does Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE of date from?

Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE 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 Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE of?

Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE 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 SM4070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowes,enclosure 450m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of (7.7 km), Nunraw Barns, pit alignment SE of (7.8 km), Nunraw Barns, palisaded enclosure 180m SSW of (7.8 km).

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