Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRhynd, enclosure 800m N of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of

Scotland
HES SM6805
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of, is a post-medieval enclosure situated in Fife, Scotland. The monument dates to the post-medieval period and represents agricultural land management practices of that era. The enclosure survives as a physical feature in the landscape, evidencing historical field organisation and farming activity in the region. Such enclosures are characteristic of the restructuring of rural land use that occurred in Scotland following the medieval period, reflecting evolving patterns of settlement and cultivation.

Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6805. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of?

Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of, is a post-medieval enclosure situated in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6805.

What period does Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of date from?

Rhynd, enclosure 800m N 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 Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of?

Rhynd, enclosure 800m N 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 SM6805.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhynd, enclosure 800m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (3 km), Leuchars Castle, motte and associated remains (3.1 km), Earlshall, enclosures and settlements NNW of (3.3 km).

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