Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPeterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM4073
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Peterhead, enclosure 250m NNE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of agricultural land division characteristic of the early modern period in Scotland, when the reorganisation and fencing of farmland became increasingly common. The enclosure's physical character and precise dating within the post-medieval era reflect the evolving practices of rural land management and tenure during this transitional phase of Scottish agriculture. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM4073, providing documentation of this minor but representative feature of the Scottish rural landscape.

Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4073. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of?

Peterhead, enclosure 250m NNE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4073.

What period does Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of date from?

Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE 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 Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of?

Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE 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 SM4073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles (0.2 km), Peterhead, standing stone 350m NNW of (0.2 km), Loaninghead, fort 350m NE of (0.4 km).

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