Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStacks,enclosure 250m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM6490
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stacks enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary structure located approximately 250 metres west-south-west of Stacks in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. The enclosure represents typical agricultural land management practices of the post-medieval period and survives as a defined earthwork feature in the Scottish lowland landscape. Its construction and use reflect the intensification of farming practices and field organisation that characterised the early modern agricultural economy of central Scotland. The site remains of archaeological interest as evidence of historical land use and settlement patterns in the region during the post-medieval era.

Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6490. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW of?

Stacks enclosure is a post-medieval field boundary structure located approximately 250 metres west-south-west of Stacks in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6490.

What period does Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW of date from?

Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW 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 Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW of?

Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW 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 SM6490.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stacks,enclosure 250m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peace Knowe,fort (6.1 km), Broomy Knowes, cairn S of (6.6 km), South Mains,homestead moat 200m N of (7.6 km).

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