Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSettlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg
Post-Medieval · Big wood, 400m nw of penkaet rigg

Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg

Scotland
HES SM13814
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Big wood, 400m nw of penkaet rigg
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Settlement, Big Wood is a post-medieval settlement site located approximately 400 metres north-west of Penkaet Rigg in East Lothian, Scotland. The site represents occupation and land use patterns from the period following the medieval era, reflecting the agricultural and domestic arrangements of early modern rural Scotland. Its identification and recording contribute to understanding the evolution of settlement distribution and farming practices across the East Lothian landscape during the post-medieval centuries. The site's location in relation to nearby topographical features such as Penkaet Rigg suggests continuity of land exploitation in this part of the county.

Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13814. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg?

Settlement, Big Wood is a post-medieval settlement site located approximately 400 metres north-west of Penkaet Rigg in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13814.

What period does Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg date from?

Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a big wood, 400m nw of penkaet rigg. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg?

Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg 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 SM13814.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement, Big Wood, 400m NW of Penkaet Rigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longfaugh,enclosures 200m E of (6.1 km), Crichton Mains,souterrain 1280m E of (6.3 km), Longfaugh Fort,Crichton (6.3 km).

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