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Birny Knowe is a prehistoric earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. The monument consists of a substantial mound or knowe, characteristic of Bronze Age burial traditions in the Scottish lowlands, though the precise dating and function require further archaeological investigation. Such earthworks typically served ceremonial or funerary purposes during the prehistoric period and represent important evidence of settlement and ritual activity in the region. The site remains a significant landscape feature within Roxburghshire's archaeological record.
Birny Knowe,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2151. View the official record →
Birny Knowe is a prehistoric earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2151.
Birny Knowe,earthwork 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 SM2151.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of (3.5 km), Dod,enclosure on Gray Coat,530m SW of (3.8 km), Dod,earthworks on Gray Coat 540m SSW of (4 km).
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