Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMorham Burn,enclosures W of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures

Morham Burn,enclosures W of

Scotland
HES SM6107
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morham Burn enclosures west of is a post-medieval field system located in East Lothian, Scotland. The enclosures represent the agricultural reorganisation and land management practices characteristic of the early modern period in the Lowlands, when traditional open field systems were increasingly replaced by enclosed fields. The site comprises linear boundaries and field divisions, the physical remains of which reflect contemporary farming methods and property demarcation. The enclosures are recorded within the Canmore national monuments record and are of significance for understanding the agricultural development and rural settlement patterns of East Lothian during the post-medieval era.

Morham Burn,enclosures W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morham Burn,enclosures W of?

Morham Burn enclosures west of is a post-medieval field system located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6107.

What period does Morham Burn,enclosures W of date from?

Morham Burn,enclosures W of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Morham Burn,enclosures W of?

Morham Burn,enclosures W 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 SM6107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morham Burn,enclosures W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (7.1 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (7.4 km), Blinkbonny Wood,enclosures 200m N of (7.9 km).

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