Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMorham Mains,enclosure E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Morham Mains,enclosure E of

Scotland
HES SM6109
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morham Mains, enclosure E of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site represents agricultural land management practices from the early modern period, reflecting the reorganisation of rural settlements and field systems characteristic of lowland Scottish estates during this era. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature within the broader landscape of Morham Mains, contributing to the understanding of post-medieval agrarian development in the region.

Morham Mains,enclosure E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morham Mains,enclosure E of?

Morham Mains, enclosure E of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6109.

What period does Morham Mains,enclosure E of date from?

Morham Mains,enclosure E 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 E of?

Morham Mains,enclosure E 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 SM6109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morham Mains,enclosure E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (6.3 km), Park,fort 900m SSE of (6.4 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (6.6 km).

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