Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTanderlane,enclosure 300m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Tanderlane,enclosure 300m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM6024
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tanderlane Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 300 metres west-south-west of Tanderlane in East Lothian, Scotland. The site represents typical agricultural reorganisation of the Scottish lowlands during the post-medieval period, when the landscape was progressively divided into more defined and bounded field systems. The enclosure survives as earthwork remains, preserving evidence of historical land management practices and field boundary construction methods characteristic of its era. Such enclosures form an important archaeological record of the transition from medieval to early modern farming systems in the region.

Tanderlane,enclosure 300m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6024. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tanderlane,enclosure 300m WSW of?

Tanderlane Enclosure is a post-medieval field enclosure located approximately 300 metres west-south-west of Tanderlane in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6024.

What period does Tanderlane,enclosure 300m WSW of date from?

Tanderlane,enclosure 300m 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 Tanderlane,enclosure 300m WSW of?

Tanderlane,enclosure 300m 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 SM6024.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tanderlane,enclosure 300m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park,fort 900m SSE of (5.8 km), Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (6.2 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (6.5 km).

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