Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMorham Mains,enclosure 400m S of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S of

Scotland
HES SM6108
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morham Mains, enclosure 400m S of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site represents the agricultural organisation and land use patterns of the early modern period in southeastern Scotland. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, preserving evidence of the field systems and pastoral management practices characteristic of post-medieval rural settlement. Such enclosures reflect the transition from medieval open-field agriculture to more organised, privately bounded landholdings typical of early modern Scottish farming practice.

Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S of?

Morham Mains, enclosure 400m S of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6108.

What period does Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S of date from?

Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S 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 Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S of?

Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S 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 SM6108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morham Mains,enclosure 400m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (5.9 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (6.2 km), Blinkbonny Wood,enclosures 200m N of (6.6 km).

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