Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAttonburn,settlement 1300m SE of
Settlement

Attonburn,settlement 1300m SE of

Scotland
HES SM4997
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Attonburn is an ancient settlement located approximately 1.3 kilometres south-east of Attonburn in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. The site represents evidence of human occupation in the Scottish uplands during the medieval period, with archaeological features suggesting pastoral and agricultural use typical of rural settlements in this region. The physical remains visible on the landscape reflect the subsistence-based economy of medieval Roxburghshire communities. This settlement forms part of the broader archaeological record of settlement patterns in the borderlands during the medieval and early modern periods.

Attonburn,settlement 1300m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4997. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Attonburn,settlement 1300m SE of?

Attonburn is an ancient settlement located approximately 1.3 kilometres south-east of Attonburn in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4997.

Who is responsible for protecting Attonburn,settlement 1300m SE of?

Attonburn,settlement 1300m SE 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 SM4997.

What other scheduled monuments are near Attonburn,settlement 1300m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Russell's Cairn, cairn (7 km), Huntfold Hill, fort and field system (7.2 km), Kielhope Law, palisaded settlement (8.4 km).

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