Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSpringfield,enclosure 300m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM5892
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Springfield enclosure is a post-medieval field monument situated approximately 300 metres north-north-east of Springfield in East Lothian, Scotland. The enclosure dates to the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural landscape development characteristic of early modern rural Scotland. The site survives as an earthwork feature and provides evidence of the field systems and land management practices employed during this era. As a scheduled monument, it contributes to our understanding of the evolution of East Lothian's farmed landscape and settlement patterns following the medieval period.

Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5892. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of?

Springfield enclosure is a post-medieval field monument situated approximately 300 metres north-north-east of Springfield in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5892.

What period does Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of date from?

Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE 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 Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of?

Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE 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 SM5892.

What other scheduled monuments are near Springfield,enclosure 300m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Springfield,palisaded enclosure and ring ditch 200m E of (0.5 km), Springfield,enclosure 400m SSE of (0.9 km), Oldhamstocks Mains,enclosure 300m NNW of (1.1 km).

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