Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM5891
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Oldhamstocks Mains Enclosure is a post-medieval agricultural enclosure located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Oldhamstocks Mains farm in East Lothian, Scotland. The site represents the field systems and land management practices characteristic of post-medieval rural settlement in the Scottish Lowlands. The enclosure survives as earthwork remains that reflect the reorganisation of agricultural land during the early modern period, when farming practices and land division underwent significant change in the region.

Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5891. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of?

Oldhamstocks Mains Enclosure is a post-medieval agricultural enclosure located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Oldhamstocks Mains farm in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5891.

What period does Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of date from?

Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW 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 Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of?

Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW 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 SM5891.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Black Castle Cottage,promontory fort 300m SW of (0.8 km), Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of (1.1 km), Springfield,palisaded enclosure and ring ditch 200m E of (1.5 km).

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