Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM5173
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mid Knock enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 350 metres south-southwest of Mid Knock in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument represents the agricultural organisation and land management practices of the post-medieval period in the region, when systematic field division and stock management became increasingly important to rural landholding. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature within the wider landscape of South West Scotland, contributing to the archaeological record of early modern farming practice and settlement patterns in Dumfriesshire.

Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW of?

Mid Knock enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 350 metres south-southwest of Mid Knock in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5173.

What period does Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW of date from?

Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW 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 Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW of?

Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW 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 SM5173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mid Knock,enclosure 350m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gibb's Hill, unenclosed settlement,palisaded settlements & houses (6.5 km), Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of (6.5 km), Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of (6.6 km).

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