Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM6422
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of, is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Angus, Scotland. The site dates to the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural reorganisation and land division practices characteristic of early modern Scottish farming landscapes. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature in the countryside south-southeast of Newton of Glamis, reflecting the pattern of field systems and pastoral management typical of the region during this era. Such enclosures provide evidence of the transition from medieval open-field systems to the more formally demarcated agricultural holdings that became prevalent in early modern rural Scotland.

Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of?

Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of, is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6422.

What period does Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of date from?

Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE 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 Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of?

Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE 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 SM6422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton of Glamis, enclosure 400m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of (6.6 km), Kinpurney Hill, fort (7.2 km), Huntingfaulds, cairn 200m N of (7.8 km).

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