Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWoodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM12950
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of, is a Post-Medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site comprises a palisaded structure, a form of fortification constructed from wooden stakes or posts arranged to form a protective boundary, typical of settlement enclosures in the Post-Medieval period. Such palisaded enclosures served various functions including the protection of domestic occupation, livestock management, or defensive purposes during the Post-Medieval era. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM12950.

Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12950. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of?

Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of, is a Post-Medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12950.

What period does Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of date from?

Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of?

Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE 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 SM12950.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodend, palisaded enclosure 335m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, 95m WNW of Raecleugh Head (1.9 km), Fort, 225m NW of Raecleugh Head (2 km), Raecleugh Head Hill, fort 690m NNW of Raecleugh Head (2.4 km).

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