Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko
Post-Medieval · Enclosure 180m ne of glenrusko

The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko

Scotland
HES SM2817
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure 180m ne of glenrusko
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko is a post-medieval enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure characteristic of the post-medieval period, situated in the upland landscape of the Scottish Borders. Such enclosures typically reflect patterns of land management and pastoral use during the early modern period. The monument is recorded within the Scottish national heritage designation system under reference HES INSPIRE SM2817.

The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2817. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko?

The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko is a post-medieval enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2817.

What period does The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko date from?

The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure 180m ne of glenrusko. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko?

The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko 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 SM2817.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of (2.9 km), Hawkshaw Farm, unenclosed platform settlement 1240m E of (3.3 km), Weird Law, platform settlement 550m S of summit (3.4 km).

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