Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorthmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir
Post-Medieval · Enclosure 350m n of hill of kirriemuir

Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir

Scotland
HES SM6346
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure 350m n of hill of kirriemuir
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Northmuir is a post-medieval enclosure located 350 metres north of the Hill of Kirriemuir in Angus, Scotland. The site dates to the post-medieval period and represents a form of agricultural or pastoral land management typical of early modern rural Scotland. The enclosure survives as an earthwork defining a bounded area, reflecting the organisation of land use in the wider landscape around Kirriemuir during this period. As a recorded monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system, it contributes to understanding the evolution of settlement patterns and field systems in Angus during the centuries following the medieval period.

Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir?

Northmuir is a post-medieval enclosure located 350 metres north of the Hill of Kirriemuir in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6346.

What period does Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir date from?

Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure 350m n of hill of kirriemuir. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir?

Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir 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 SM6346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northmuir,enclosure 350m N of Hill of Kirriemuir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of (6.8 km), Mains of Brigton,enclosure 500m N of (7.2 km), Westfield,enclosures NW of (7.4 km).

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