Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLawfield,enclosure 500m E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Lawfield,enclosure 500m E of

Scotland
HES SM6339
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lawfield Enclosure, located 500 metres east of Lawfield in Midlothian, Scotland, is a post-medieval field boundary feature dating from the early modern period. The enclosure represents the pattern of agricultural reorganisation and land division characteristic of post-medieval Scottish lowland farming practice. Its physical form consists of a bounded field or paddock defined by earthen banks or stone dykes typical of the period. The site contributes to understanding the historical landscape development and land use practices in the Midlothian region during the centuries following the medieval period.

Lawfield,enclosure 500m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lawfield,enclosure 500m E of?

Lawfield Enclosure, located 500 metres east of Lawfield in Midlothian, Scotland, is a post-medieval field boundary feature dating from the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6339.

What period does Lawfield,enclosure 500m E of date from?

Lawfield,enclosure 500m E 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 Lawfield,enclosure 500m E of?

Lawfield,enclosure 500m E 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 SM6339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lawfield,enclosure 500m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Play Hill, settlement (4.3 km), Newbyres Castle (4.4 km), Crichton Castle (4.8 km).

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