Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of

Scotland
HES SM5989
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ley of Boysack is a palisaded enclosure located approximately 400 metres east of Boysack in Angus, Scotland. The monument dates to the Post-Medieval period and represents a form of defensive or boundary construction typical of its era. The enclosure was defined by a timber palisade, a common fortification method employed during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in Scotland. Such structures served various functions including stock containment, settlement protection, or territorial demarcation during a period of significant social and economic change in rural Scotland.

Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5989. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of?

Ley of Boysack is a palisaded enclosure located approximately 400 metres east of Boysack in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5989.

What period does Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of date from?

Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of?

Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m 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 SM5989.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dickmount Law, cairn (5.4 km), Souterrain, Eastern Cemetery, Arbroath (5.8 km), Arbroath Abbey and associated buildings, including the Abbot's House (6.7 km).

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