Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWhitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m NE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m NE of

Scotland
HES SM3297
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Whitespots Cottages enclosure is a post-medieval field system located approximately 120 metres north-east of Whitespots Cottages in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The enclosure represents agricultural land management practices of the post-medieval period, reflecting the organisation of rural settlement and farming activity in southern Scotland during this era. The monument is designated as a scheduled historic monument under Historic Environment Scotland's protection, acknowledging its significance to understanding the material culture and land use patterns of early modern rural communities in the region.

Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m NE of?

Whitespots Cottages enclosure is a post-medieval field system located approximately 120 metres north-east of Whitespots Cottages in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3297.

What period does Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m NE of date from?

Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m 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 Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m NE of?

Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m 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 SM3297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Whitespots Cottages,enclosure 120m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Springfieldhill, fort (4.5 km), Ellisland,Roman camps (5.2 km), Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of (5.4 km).

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