Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLaverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM12721
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of, is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents the agricultural landscape development of the early modern period, when improved farming practices and field organisation became increasingly common in the Borders region. The enclosure survives as an archaeological monument reflecting the practical requirements of livestock management and crop cultivation during the post-medieval era. Its precise layout and construction method would have been determined by contemporary land use practices and the topography of the locality.

Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12721. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of?

Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of, is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12721.

What period does Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of date from?

Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE 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 Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of?

Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE 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 SM12721.

What other scheduled monuments are near Laverhay Cottage, enclosure 480m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalmakethar Burn,fort (6.9 km), Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn (7.2 km), Broom Hill,fort 1400m NW of Shaw (7.2 km).

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