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Atton, settlement 570m N of

Scotland
HES SM12504
Site type
Settlement
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Atton is a settlement located 570 metres north of the village in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The site lies upon bedrock of the Gala Group, a geological formation of wacke dating from the Telychian period of the Silurian era. This durable greywacke stone would have provided both building material and a stable foundation for the settlement's structures.

The settlement occupies a position within the rolling landscape of Berwickshire, an area of mixed agricultural land and moorland typical of the Scottish Borders. The local geology and topography would have influenced both the siting of the settlement and the resources available to its inhabitants for construction and subsistence.

The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM12504. This statutory protection reflects the archaeological significance of settlements in this region, which provide evidence of historical patterns of human habitation and land use across the Borders landscape. The monument's survival and record contribute to understanding the settlement history of this part of Scotland.

Atton, settlement 570m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12504. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Atton, settlement 570m N of?

Atton is a settlement located 570 metres north of the village in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12504.

Who is responsible for protecting Atton, settlement 570m N of?

Atton, settlement 570m N 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 SM12504.

What other scheduled monuments are near Atton, settlement 570m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchencrow Mains, settlements 460m W of (5.8 km), Billie Castle (6.1 km), Bonkyl and Preston parish church, church 10m S of (6.2 km).

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Overview
An interactive map of the location with every monument and battle plotted, and a plain-language history built only from what the record holds.
Monuments
The legally protected scheduled monuments around the location, each with its period, type and significance.
Battlefields
The battles and sieges fought on this ground, mapped and set on a timeline of the wider conflict.
Roman Britain
The Roman roads, forts and towns near here, and the Iron Age people who held the land before Rome arrived.
Stat Accounts
The parish Statistical Accounts of the 1790s and 1830s, describing life, work and population here.
Civil War
The Civil War fighting, garrisons and recorded militaria in this area, woven into the arc of 1642 to 1651.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back hundreds of millions of years.
Local Names
What the street and field names around here actually mean, and the history buried inside them.
Historical Maps
Ordnance Survey maps from the 1800s, layered over the location as it stands today.
Literature
The books, county histories, charters and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Legal
The protected sites nearby and the metal-detecting, access and treasure laws that apply to this ground.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Target Zones
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Auchencrow Mains, settlements 460m W of
Settlements5.8 km
Billie Castle
6.1 km
Bonkyl and Preston parish church, church 10m S of
Medieval · Church6.2 km
Bunkle Castle
6.2 km
Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston
Iron Age · Fort 2000m n of preston6.9 km
Taprobane, palisaded enclosure 970m SE of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure6.9 km
Auchencrow Mains,enclosure and ditches 1000m SSE of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure and ditches7 km
Oldcastles, fort 350m NNW of
Iron Age · Fort7.6 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Atton, settlement 570m N of

Atton, settlement 570m N of stands on Gala Group, bedrock that formed in the Telychian. The rock here is wacke.

The wider landscape

Around Atton, settlement 570m N of

The Site of The Battle of Halidon Hill 1333Battle (1333) · ~10.4 milesBattle of Dunbar IiBattle (1650) · ~11.2 milesBattle of Dunbar IBattle · ~11.4 milesBattle of Dunbar (1296)Battle (1296) · ~12.6 miles
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