Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW of

Scotland
HES SM5923
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nether Hailes enclosure, located approximately 300 metres south-west of Nether Hailes in East Lothian, is a post-medieval field enclosure. The monument dates to the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural restructuring that characterised the Scottish lowlands following the medieval era. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, consisting of banks and ditches that once defined field boundaries. Such enclosures are typical of the improved farming practices and land reorganisation undertaken by landowners during the post-medieval centuries.

Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5923. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW of?

Nether Hailes enclosure, located approximately 300 metres south-west of Nether Hailes in East Lothian, is a post-medieval field enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5923.

What period does Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW of date from?

Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW 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 Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW of?

Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW 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 SM5923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nether Hailes,enclosure 300m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of (7.5 km), Flame trap, 140m SE of Danskine Lodge (7.7 km), Yester Castle,fort NW of (8.2 km).

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