Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTripans Knowe,enclosure
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Tripans Knowe,enclosure

Scotland
HES SM3086
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tripans Knowe is a post-medieval enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure whose physical form reflects the agricultural reorganisation and land management practices characteristic of the early modern period in the Scottish Borders. As a scheduled monument, it represents the material evidence of how rural communities in this region structured and utilised their landscape during the centuries following the medieval period. The enclosure's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the value of such sites for understanding the transition from medieval to early modern farming practices and settlement patterns in the Peeblesshire area.

Tripans Knowe,enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tripans Knowe,enclosure?

Tripans Knowe is a post-medieval enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3086.

What period does Tripans Knowe,enclosure date from?

Tripans Knowe,enclosure 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 Tripans Knowe,enclosure?

Tripans Knowe,enclosure 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 SM3086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tripans Knowe,enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farm,three enclosed cremation cemeteries 1550m WSW of (5.2 km), Glenwhappen Rig, palisaded enclosure 1450m NE of Glenbreck (5.2 km), Menzion Farm,cairn 1280m SW of (5.4 km).

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