Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouth Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of

Scotland
HES SM10373
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Lodge is a post-medieval enclosure located 200 metres south-east of [location name] in East Lothian, Scotland. The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10373. The enclosure dates to the period following the sixteenth century, when such structures became common features of the Scottish landscape, often serving agricultural, administrative or residential purposes.

The site rests upon bedrock of the Clackmannan Group, sedimentary rocks formed during the Westphalian period of the Carboniferous era. This geology is characteristic of lowland East Lothian, where such stable substrates provided suitable ground for construction. The enclosure itself would have been defined by stone walls or other boundary features typical of post-medieval farming complexes in the region.

The monument's survival and protection reflect the historical importance of understanding settlement patterns and land use in early modern Scotland. As part of the wider landscape of East Lothian, South Lodge contributes to knowledge of how rural communities organised their territories during the post-medieval period, when such enclosed spaces became increasingly refined expressions of land ownership and agricultural improvement.

South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10373. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of?

South Lodge is a post-medieval enclosure located 200 metres south-east of [location name] in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10373.

What period does South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of date from?

South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of?

South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE 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 SM10373.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fuffet Wood,enclosure and cropmarks 100m E of (7.1 km), Lawfield Wood,fort (7.9 km), Lawfield,enclosure 500m E of (7.9 km).

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The Civil War fighting, garrisons and recorded militaria in this area, woven into the arc of 1642 to 1651.
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The ground beneath

The bedrock under South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of

South Lodge, enclosure 200m SE of stands on Clackmannan Group, bedrock that formed in the Westphalian. The rock here is sedimentary rock cycles, clackmannan group type.