Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure and ring ditch

Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of

Scotland
HES SM5949
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure and ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sandersdean is a Post-Medieval enclosure and ring ditch located 160 metres north of Sandersdean in East Lothian, Scotland. The monument comprises an enclosure defined by a ring ditch, representing the characteristic earthwork remains of Post-Medieval agricultural or settlement activity in the region. The ring ditch formation suggests a deliberate demarcation of space, typical of early modern period land use patterns in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database as a designated monument, preserving evidence of Post-Medieval settlement or land management practices in East Lothian.

Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5949. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of?

Sandersdean is a Post-Medieval enclosure and ring ditch located 160 metres north of Sandersdean in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5949.

What period does Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of date from?

Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure and ring ditch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of?

Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m 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 SM5949.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sandersdean, enclosure and ring ditch 160m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blinkbonny Wood,enclosures 200m N of (7.2 km), The Castles,fort (7.6 km), Kidlaw, fort (7.9 km).

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