Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Newton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM12137
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton of Lewesk is a post-medieval enclosure situated approximately 165 metres to the east-southeast of Newton of Lewesk in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an enclosed area characteristic of post-medieval agricultural settlement and land management practices in northeast Scotland. The site represents the pattern of field organisation and farming activity typical of the early modern period in the region, reflecting the development of managed agricultural landscapes in Aberdeenshire during the centuries following the medieval period.

Newton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE of?

Newton of Lewesk is a post-medieval enclosure situated approximately 165 metres to the east-southeast of Newton of Lewesk in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12137.

What period does Newton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE of date from?

Newton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE 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 Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE of?

Newton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE 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 SM12137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton of Lewesk, enclosure 165m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mains of Balquhain,stone circle 715m NE of (5.6 km), Balquhain Castle (5.7 km), Mither Tap, fort (5.7 km).

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