Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchope,settlement 325m NW of
Settlement

Auchope,settlement 325m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4780
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Auchope is a prehistoric settlement located in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region. The site, situated approximately 325 metres north-west of the modern settlement of Auchope, is recorded as an archaeological monument of Iron Age date. The settlement comprises earthwork remains representing domestic occupation from this period, reflecting the pattern of upland and marginal land settlement characteristic of south-eastern Scotland during the late prehistoric era. The monument is protected under scheduled monument legislation as an important record of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the Borders region.

Auchope,settlement 325m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4780. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchope,settlement 325m NW of?

Auchope is a prehistoric settlement located in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4780.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchope,settlement 325m NW of?

Auchope,settlement 325m 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 SM4780.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchope,settlement 325m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outer Cock Law, old roads and linear earthwork (5.3 km), Windy Gyle,cairns 480m & 700m NE of summit of (6.3 km), Round cairn west of Windy Gyle, 680m WNW of Russell's Cairn (6.4 km).

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