Scheduled MonumentsScotlandParks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of
Post-Medieval · Settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains

Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of

Scotland
HES SM8510
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Parks of Aldie is a post-medieval settlement comprising enclosures and cultivation remains situated west of Aldie in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents the agricultural landscape and settlement patterns of the early modern period, with visible earthworks indicating field systems and structural foundations typical of rural settlements during this era. The remains demonstrate the organisation of land use and domestic settlement characteristic of post-medieval farming communities in central Scotland. The site's preservation as surface remains provides archaeological evidence of historical land management and settlement organisation in the region during this period.

Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of?

Parks of Aldie is a post-medieval settlement comprising enclosures and cultivation remains situated west of Aldie in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8510.

What period does Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of date from?

Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of?

Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W 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 SM8510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parks of Aldie, settlement, enclosures and cultivation remains W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult (2.3 km), Outh Hill, buildings and field system 275m NE of Lethans Muir Lodge (3 km), Dumglow,cairn & fort,Cleish Hills (3.6 km).

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