Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSkirling Mains,enclosure 320m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM3265
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Skirling Mains enclosure, 320 metres west-south-west of Skirling Mains, is a post-medieval agricultural enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The monument represents the field systems and pastoral management practices characteristic of rural Scotland during the post-medieval period, when improved agricultural methods and land division became increasingly common across lowland and valley floor areas. The enclosure survives as earthwork remains that reflect the reorganisation of open lands into defined parcels for more intensive farming and stock management. Such monuments are valuable evidence for understanding the evolution of the Scottish agricultural landscape and the practical implementation of land improvement initiatives during this era of rural development.

Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m WSW of?

Skirling Mains enclosure, 320 metres west-south-west of Skirling Mains, is a post-medieval agricultural enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3265.

What period does Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m WSW of date from?

Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m 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 Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m WSW of?

Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m 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 SM3265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Skirling Mains,enclosure 320m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easter Stanhope,homestead 780m NW of (9.1 km), Patervan,fort,settlement & cultivation terraces 1050m NNW of (9.2 km), Stanhope, settlement 160m N of (9.7 km).

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