Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWalton,enclosure 650m NE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Walton,enclosure 650m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6487
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Walton, enclosure 650m NE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. The monument represents agricultural land organisation of the early modern period, reflecting the farming practices and land management systems of rural Scotland following the medieval era. The site is recorded within the national heritage register under the HES INSPIRE designation SM6487, indicating its recognition as a significant archaeological monument worthy of protection and study.

Walton,enclosure 650m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6487. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Walton,enclosure 650m NE of?

Walton, enclosure 650m NE of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6487.

What period does Walton,enclosure 650m NE of date from?

Walton,enclosure 650m NE 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 Walton,enclosure 650m NE of?

Walton,enclosure 650m NE 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 SM6487.

What other scheduled monuments are near Walton,enclosure 650m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peace Knowe,fort (5.7 km), Broomy Knowes, cairn S of (6.2 km), South Mains,homestead moat 200m N of (7.3 km).

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