Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of

Scotland
HES SM12875
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rosshall Mains enclosure, located 220 metres west of Rosshall Mains in Renfrewshire, is a post-medieval enclosure of agricultural significance. The monument dates to the post-medieval period and represents the field systems and land organisation associated with the working landscape of early modern rural Renfrewshire. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, reflecting the farming practices and territorial divisions characteristic of Scottish lowland agriculture during this era. Such enclosed fields are typical of the gradual transition from medieval to early modern agricultural methods in the region.

Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12875. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of?

Rosshall Mains enclosure, located 220 metres west of Rosshall Mains in Renfrewshire, is a post-medieval enclosure of agricultural significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12875.

What period does Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of date from?

Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W 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 Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of?

Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W 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 SM12875.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crookston Castle (1.9 km), Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of (2.2 km), Stanely Castle (4.5 km).

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