Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of
Iron Age · Settlement,fort & enclosures

Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of

Scotland
HES SM3045
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Settlement,fort & enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bellanrig is an Iron Age settlement, fort and enclosures located in Peeblesshire, approximately 870 metres south-east of a reference point within the region. The site comprises defensive and domestic structures characteristic of Iron Age occupation in the Scottish Borders, with evidence of fortification suggesting a settlement of some social or strategic significance during the pre-Roman Iron Age period. The physical remains include enclosure earthworks and associated features typical of settlement patterns in this part of southern Scotland during the first millennium before the Common Era. The site's defensive character and material evidence contribute to understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in the Tweed valley region.

Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3045. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of?

Bellanrig is an Iron Age settlement, fort and enclosures located in Peeblesshire, approximately 870 metres south-east of a reference point within the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3045.

What period does Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of date from?

Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a settlement,fort & enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of?

Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m 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 SM3045.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bellanrig,settlement,fort & enclosures 870m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenrath,settlement 550m ENE of (4.6 km), Wood Hill,settlement 230m E of (5.3 km), Wood Hill,fort & enclosure (5.4 km).

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