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Settlement

Auchope,settlement 550m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM4871
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auchope settlement is an ancient settlement located approximately 550 metres south-southeast of Auchope in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. The site is recorded as a prehistoric or early medieval settlement, reflecting the long history of human occupation in this borderland region. Physical remains at the location indicate evidence of early settlement patterns characteristic of the pre-Roman Iron Age or early historic periods, though precise dating and structural details require archaeological investigation. The site's location in the rolling terrain of Roxburghshire reflects the traditional settlement preferences of early communities in the Scottish Borders.

Auchope,settlement 550m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchope,settlement 550m SSE of?

Auchope settlement is an ancient settlement located approximately 550 metres south-southeast of Auchope in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4871.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchope,settlement 550m SSE of?

Auchope,settlement 550m SSE 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 SM4871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchope,settlement 550m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outer Cock Law, old roads and linear earthwork (4.5 km), Windy Gyle,cairns 480m & 700m NE of summit of (5.6 km), Round cairn west of Windy Gyle, 680m WNW of Russell's Cairn (5.8 km).

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