Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNo. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM12807
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of is a post-medieval field enclosure located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The monument represents the agricultural reorganisation of the Lowland landscape during the post-medieval period, when improved farming practices and changing land management led to the subdivision and formalisation of field systems. The enclosure survives as an archaeological feature recorded in the Scheduled Monuments database, contributing to the understanding of rural settlement patterns and agricultural development in the region during this era.

No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12807. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of?

No. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12807.

What period does No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of date from?

No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE 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 No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of?

No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE 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 SM12807.

What other scheduled monuments are near No. 4 Ritchieston, enclosure 285m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barochan Hill, Roman fort 440m NNW of Barochan House (3.9 km), Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges. (4.4 km), Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft (5 km).

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