Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWest Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM6022
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Bearford, enclosure 300m NNW of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site represents agricultural land use and management practices characteristic of the early modern period in the Scottish Lowlands. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, reflecting the reorganisation of rural land holdings during the post-medieval era when the Scottish agricultural landscape underwent significant restructuring. Such enclosures are commonly dated to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, marking the transition from medieval to early modern farming practices.

West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of?

West Bearford, enclosure 300m NNW of, is a post-medieval enclosure located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6022.

What period does West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of date from?

West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW 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 West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of?

West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW 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 SM6022.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Bearford,enclosure 300m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (8.3 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (8.6 km), Park,fort 900m SSE of (8.7 km).

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