Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLochhill,enclosure 500m SE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5758
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lochhill enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary system located approximately 500 metres south-east of Lochhill in East Lothian, Scotland. The site comprises linear earthworks typical of early modern agricultural reorganisation, reflecting the processes of field rationalisation and estate management that characterised the Scottish lowlands from the sixteenth century onwards. The enclosure represents the material evidence of changing land use and agricultural practice during a period of significant rural transformation in East Lothian.

Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5758. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE of?

Lochhill enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary system located approximately 500 metres south-east of Lochhill in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5758.

What period does Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE of date from?

Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE 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 Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE of?

Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE 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 SM5758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochhill,enclosure 500m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolton,fort 310m NNW of (6.9 km), Winton Hill,enclosure (7.1 km), Kirklands,enclosure 250m E of (7.3 km).

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