Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRaggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM11921
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Raggiewhate enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 210 metres east-south-east of Raggiewhate in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument comprises an agricultural enclosure of the type common to the early modern Scottish landscape, reflecting the period's reorganisation of rural land use and farming practices. The site is recorded in the national heritage record under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM11921. As a post-medieval enclosure, it represents the transformation of Scottish agricultural management during the early modern period, when systematic field division became increasingly prevalent in the Lowlands and Border regions.

Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of?

Raggiewhate enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 210 metres east-south-east of Raggiewhate in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11921.

What period does Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of date from?

Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE 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 Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of?

Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE 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 SM11921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Raggiewhate, enclosure 210m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fairy Knowe,mound (7.7 km), Birrens, Roman military complex, enclosures and field system (8 km), Buckie Bank Cottage, fort 95m SW of (8.2 km).

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