Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMayfield, enclosure 780m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM5227
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mayfield enclosure is a post-medieval field system located approximately 780 metres north-north-west of Mayfield in Berwickshire, Scotland. The enclosure dates to the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural reorganisation of the landscape characteristic of early modern Scottish rural settlement. The site survives as earthwork remains that demonstrate the field boundaries and layout typical of enclosure systems implemented during this era of farming intensification. Such enclosures reflect the gradual transition from medieval to early modern land management practices in the Scottish Borders region.

Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5227. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW of?

Mayfield enclosure is a post-medieval field system located approximately 780 metres north-north-west of Mayfield in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5227.

What period does Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW of date from?

Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW 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 Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW of?

Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW 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 SM5227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mayfield, enclosure 780m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonkyl and Preston parish church, church 10m S of (2.9 km), Bunkle Castle (3.1 km), Auchencrow Mains,enclosure and ditches 1000m SSE of (3.6 km).

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