Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBerryfell Farm,earthwork and linear earthwork 400m SSE of
Earthwork and linear earthwork

Berryfell Farm,earthwork and linear earthwork 400m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM3396
Site type
Earthwork and linear earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Berryfell Farm earthwork is a linear earthwork located approximately 400 metres south-southeast of Berryfell Farm in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The monument comprises an ancient linear earthwork whose physical form and construction suggest origins in the prehistoric or early historic period, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. Such linear earthworks in the Scottish Borders region typically functioned as territorial markers, boundary divisions, or defensive features within the landscape. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork provides evidence of historical land use and settlement patterns in the region.

Berryfell Farm,earthwork and linear earthwork 400m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berryfell Farm,earthwork and linear earthwork 400m SSE of?

Berryfell Farm earthwork is a linear earthwork located approximately 400 metres south-southeast of Berryfell Farm in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3396.

Who is responsible for protecting Berryfell Farm,earthwork and linear earthwork 400m SSE of?

Berryfell Farm,earthwork and linear earthwork 400m 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 SM3396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berryfell Farm,earthwork and linear earthwork 400m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Catrail,linear earthwork,W of Leap Burn to 100m E of Langside Burn (4.4 km), The Catrail,linear earthwork,Robert's Linn Bridge to Leap Burn (4.5 km), The Catrail,linear earthwork,SE slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike (4.6 km).

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