Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMiddleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM7628
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of, is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a rectilinear enclosure typical of the agricultural reorganisation that occurred in Scotland from the sixteenth century onwards, reflecting the gradual formalisation of field boundaries and land management practices during this period. The site is recorded within the Perthshire Historic Environment Record and remains visible as an archaeological feature within the modern landscape, contributing to understanding of post-medieval agricultural development in the region.

Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of?

Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of, is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7628.

What period does Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of date from?

Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m 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 Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of?

Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m 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 SM7628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Claysike, enclosures 300m W of (0.5 km), Tullibole, church and burial ground (2.8 km), Carleith,cairn W of Carden (3.2 km).

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