Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSpittalton,enclosure 150m E of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Spittalton,enclosure 150m E of

Scotland
HES SM6473
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Spittalton, enclosure 150m E of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site dates to the post-medieval period and represents a form of agricultural or pastoral land organisation typical of early modern rural Scotland. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of the farming practices and settlement patterns of its era. Such enclosures are significant for understanding the development of agricultural management and land use in the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands during the sixteenth century onwards.

Spittalton,enclosure 150m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spittalton,enclosure 150m E of?

Spittalton, enclosure 150m E of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6473.

What period does Spittalton,enclosure 150m E of date from?

Spittalton,enclosure 150m E 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 Spittalton,enclosure 150m E of?

Spittalton,enclosure 150m E 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 SM6473.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spittalton,enclosure 150m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coldoch, broch (1.4 km), Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House (4.7 km), Brokencastle,dun 600m NE of Dasher (5.2 km).

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