Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWest Mains,enclosure 200m NE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

West Mains,enclosure 200m NE of

Scotland
HES SM3256
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Mains is a post-medieval enclosure located approximately 200 metres north-east of West Mains in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site consists of earthwork remains that reflect the agricultural reorganisation of the Scottish Borders during the early modern period, when field systems were rationalised and enclosed. Dating to the post-medieval era, the enclosure represents the practical application of improved farming practices across the lowland estates of the region. The monument survives as a scheduled historic monument, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system as SM3256.

West Mains,enclosure 200m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Mains,enclosure 200m NE of?

West Mains is a post-medieval enclosure located approximately 200 metres north-east of West Mains in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3256.

What period does West Mains,enclosure 200m NE of date from?

West Mains,enclosure 200m 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 West Mains,enclosure 200m NE of?

West Mains,enclosure 200m 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 SM3256.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Mains,enclosure 200m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langlaw Hill,fort,enclosure & barrows (7.1 km), Ratchill,platform settlement 550m N of (7.9 km), Broughton Church (8.1 km).

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