Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPitcundrum, enclosure 700m S of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S of

Scotland
HES SM6609
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pitcundrum enclosure is a post-medieval field monument located approximately 700 metres south of Pitcundrum in Angus, Scotland. The enclosure dates to the post-medieval period and represents a form of land division and management characteristic of agricultural reorganisation in early modern Scotland. The site survives as an earthwork feature, preserving evidence of historical land use patterns in the region. Such enclosures typically reflect changes in farming practices and property boundaries during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries.

Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6609. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S of?

Pitcundrum enclosure is a post-medieval field monument located approximately 700 metres south of Pitcundrum in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6609.

What period does Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S of date from?

Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S 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 Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S of?

Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S 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 SM6609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pitcundrum, enclosure 700m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmill, enclosures NW of (2.7 km), Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of (2.8 km), Craigmill, enclosure NE of (3 km).

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