Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewbigging,enclosure 400m NE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6265
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newbigging enclosure, located 400 metres north-east of Newbigging in Midlothian, Scotland, is a post-medieval field enclosure dating to the early modern period. The monument consists of a rectangular or irregular earthwork boundary, typical of agricultural reorganisation undertaken during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries when Scottish lowland farming practices underwent significant change. Such enclosures represent the gradual transition from open-field systems to enclosed, individuated holdings that characterised post-medieval rural development. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record and contributes to the archaeological understanding of land management practices in the Lothian region during this transformative period of Scottish agricultural history.

Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE of?

Newbigging enclosure, located 400 metres north-east of Newbigging in Midlothian, Scotland, is a post-medieval field enclosure dating to the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6265.

What period does Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE of date from?

Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE 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 Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE of?

Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE 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 SM6265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newbigging,enclosure 400m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newbigging,enclosure 400m WNW of (0.7 km), Highwood House,enclosure 800m S of (1.9 km), Capielaw, enclosed settlement (2.2 km).

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