Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRedkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM12086
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Redkirkmill enclosure, situated 50 metres west-southwest of Redkirkmill in Dumfriesshire, is a post-medieval enclosure of uncertain specific date within the early modern period. The monument comprises an earthwork enclosure whose physical form survives as a landscape feature in this region of south-western Scotland. Such enclosures of this date typically represent agricultural reorganisation and land division practices characteristic of the post-medieval countryside, though the particular function and developmental history of this specific site remain to be fully determined by archaeological investigation.

Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW of?

Redkirkmill enclosure, situated 50 metres west-southwest of Redkirkmill in Dumfriesshire, is a post-medieval enclosure of uncertain specific date within the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12086.

What period does Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW of date from?

Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW 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 Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW of?

Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW 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 SM12086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Redkirkmill, enclosure 50m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall between Fulwood House at Burgh by Sands and Burgh Marsh in wall miles 72 and 73 (7.6 km), Hadrian's Wall Vallum between West End, Burgh by Sands and the eastern boundary of Dykesfield (7.6 km), Hadrian's Wall vallum between east side of road at Burgh Head, and boundary south of Ash Tree Square, Burgh-by-Sands in wall miles 71 and 72 (8 km).

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