Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSpottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM6394
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Spottiswoode enclosure, located 145 metres south-south-west of Spottiswoode in East Lothian, is a Post-Medieval enclosure. The monument consists of an enclosed field system typical of the period, constructed through the deliberate organization of agricultural land. Such enclosures represent the gradual transformation of the Scottish landscape during the early modern period, reflecting changing patterns of land management and ownership. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Post-Medieval rural settlement and land use in the Lothian region.

Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6394. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW of?

Spottiswoode enclosure, located 145 metres south-south-west of Spottiswoode in East Lothian, is a Post-Medieval enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6394.

What period does Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW of date from?

Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW 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 Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW of?

Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW 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 SM6394.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spottiswoode, enclosure 145m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ewingston,enclosure 200m WNW of (8.5 km), Blacklaw Wood,enclosure (9 km), Kidlaw, fort (9.4 km).

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