Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUpper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM7169
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises an enclosed field system characteristic of the post-medieval agricultural reorganisation of the Scottish lowlands and upland margins. Dating to the post-medieval period, the enclosure reflects the evolving patterns of land management and field division that emerged in Scotland following the medieval era. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland record system under designation SM7169.

Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of?

Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7169.

What period does Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of date from?

Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE 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 Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of?

Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE 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 SM7169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Gothens, enclosure 350m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Campsie Linn, grange site (8.7 km), Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of (8.9 km), Byres, ring-ditch and souterrain 330m NE of (9.1 km).

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