Scheduled MonumentsScotlandYoung Bush Wood,enclosure NW of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure

Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of

Scotland
HES SM3113
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Young Bush Wood enclosure is a Post-Medieval field system located northwest of Young Bush Wood in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The enclosure represents a phase of agricultural reorganisation and land management typical of the Post-Medieval period in the Scottish Borders, reflecting changes in farming practice and land use during this era. The site is documented in the Historic Environment Scotland records as a testament to rural settlement patterns and field division practices of the period following the medieval occupation of the region. Its physical remains preserve evidence of boundary construction and the organisation of cultivated land characteristic of early modern agricultural development in the area.

Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of?

Young Bush Wood enclosure is a Post-Medieval field system located northwest of Young Bush Wood in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3113.

What period does Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of date from?

Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW 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 Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of?

Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW 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 SM3113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Orchard Rig,settlements,enclosures,cairn and field system (0.4 km), Chester Hill,fort (0.4 km), Grieston Hill,fort (0.6 km).

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