Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlack Hill,settlement
Settlement

Black Hill,settlement

Scotland
HES SM2319
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Black Hill settlement is an ancient settlement located in Roxburghshire, south-east Scotland, comprising the remains of prehistoric and early historic occupation. The site is identified through archaeological survey and fieldwork evidence, though detailed excavation records specific to this location remain limited in the published scholarly literature. The settlement's character and chronological attribution would require consultation of the HES INSPIRE database records and regional archaeological survey data to establish precise dating and structural details. The site represents evidence of early human settlement patterns within the Scottish Borders region during periods preceding the medieval era.

Black Hill,settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Black Hill,settlement?

Black Hill settlement is an ancient settlement located in Roxburghshire, south-east Scotland, comprising the remains of prehistoric and early historic occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2319.

Who is responsible for protecting Black Hill,settlement?

Black Hill,settlement 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 SM2319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Black Hill,settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wheel Causeway,section 640m long on S slope of Wardmoor Hill (1.5 km), Dykeheads,homestead moat (1.6 km), Westshiels,spur earthwork 1550m SW of (1.8 km).

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