Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUpper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures 375m se and

Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4624
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosures 375m se and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Upper Whitfield, enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of, is a post-medieval agricultural enclosure system located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site comprises two separate enclosure complexes positioned at slightly different distances to the south-east of Upper Whitfield farm, representing the organised field divisions characteristic of early modern land management practices in the Scottish Borders. These enclosures date to the post-medieval period and reflect the progressive rationalisation of pastoral and arable land use during this era. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM4624.

Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4624. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of?

Upper Whitfield, enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of, is a post-medieval agricultural enclosure system located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4624.

What period does Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of date from?

Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosures 375m se and. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of?

Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 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 SM4624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Whitfield,enclosures 375m SE and 350m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nether Stewarton, settlement 850m W of (8.9 km), Callands House,earthwork S of (9.2 km), Harehope,palisaded settlement 730m NNE of (9.4 km).

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