Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMoat,enclosure 300m NW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Moat,enclosure 300m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4955
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moat, enclosure 300m NW of is a post-medieval enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosed area that reflects land management practices characteristic of the post-medieval period in the Scottish lowlands. Though modest in scale, such enclosures represent the agricultural reorganisation and field systems that gradually developed in rural Dumfriesshire following the medieval period. The monument's exact dating and functional purpose require consultation of the detailed archaeological record held by Historic Environment Scotland under the designation HES INSPIRE SM4955.

Moat,enclosure 300m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4955. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat,enclosure 300m NW of?

Moat, enclosure 300m NW of is a post-medieval enclosure located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4955.

What period does Moat,enclosure 300m NW of date from?

Moat,enclosure 300m NW 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 Moat,enclosure 300m NW of?

Moat,enclosure 300m NW 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 SM4955.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat,enclosure 300m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Springfieldhill, fort (1.6 km), Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of (3.3 km), Ellisland,Roman camps (3.7 km).

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