Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouth Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of

Scotland
HES SM9320
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Dumbuils enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary system located approximately 500 metres south-west of South Dumbuils in Perthshire, Scotland. The enclosure dates to the post-medieval period and represents a type of agricultural land division typical of improved farming practices in central Scotland during this era. The monument survives as earthwork remains that delineate former field boundaries, reflecting the reorganisation of the rural landscape during the early modern period. Such enclosures are significant for understanding the evolution of agricultural management and land use patterns in the Scottish lowlands and upland margins.

South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9320. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of?

South Dumbuils enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary system located approximately 500 metres south-west of South Dumbuils in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9320.

What period does South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of date from?

South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW 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 South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of?

South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW 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 SM9320.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Law of Dumbuils, fort (0.9 km), Castle Law,fort (1.3 km), Jackschairs Wood,fort 300m ESE of Netherholm (2.1 km).

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