Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStandingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Standingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM6050
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standingstone enclosure, located approximately 1100 metres west-southwest of the standing stone from which it takes its name in East Lothian, Scotland, is a post-medieval field enclosure. The monument dates to the early modern period and represents the reorganisation of agricultural land that characterised rural Scotland following the medieval period. Its physical form consists of linear boundary features typical of enclosure systems designed to define field divisions and regulate livestock management. The site contributes to the archaeological record of post-medieval land use and agricultural practice in the Lothians region.

Standingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6050. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of?

Standingstone enclosure, located approximately 1100 metres west-southwest of the standing stone from which it takes its name in East Lothian, Scotland, is a post-medieval field enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6050.

What period does Standingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of date from?

Standingstone,enclosure 1100m 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 Standingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of?

Standingstone,enclosure 1100m 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 SM6050.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standingstone,enclosure 1100m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Green Castle,enclosure 100m NE of fort (7.7 km), Green Castle,fort,Newlands (7.7 km), Park,fort 800m SE of (7.8 km).

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