Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLochton,enclosure 250m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM5225
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lochton, enclosure 250m SSE of is a post-medieval enclosure located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural and pastoral land management practices of early modern Scotland. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape, demonstrating the field systems and stock management arrangements characteristic of rural settlement in the region during this era. Such enclosures form an important part of the archaeological record for understanding the development of Scottish farming practices and land division following the medieval period.

Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of?

Lochton, enclosure 250m SSE of is a post-medieval enclosure located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5225.

What period does Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of date from?

Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE 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 Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of?

Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE 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 SM5225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Birgham Haugh,fort and enclosures 800m SW of (1 km), Redden,fort and enclosure 750m E of (1.2 km), Redden, settlement 60m SE of (1.2 km).

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