Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBorrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles
Linear earthwork and hut circles

Borrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles

Scotland
HES SM4655
Site type
Linear earthwork and hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Borrowston Rig is a prehistoric linear earthwork and settlement complex located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial linear bank, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age construction, together with associated hut circles that indicate domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork demonstrates the settlement patterns and land management practices of ancient communities in the Scottish Borders, with the linear element possibly serving defensive, territorial, or agricultural functions. The surviving archaeological remains provide evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchies and the use of landscape in southeastern Scotland.

Borrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Borrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles?

Borrowston Rig is a prehistoric linear earthwork and settlement complex located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4655.

Who is responsible for protecting Borrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles?

Borrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles 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 SM4655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Borrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dabshead Hill,fort and standing stone (1.4 km), Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill (3.1 km), Blythe, fort 300m SW of (4.1 km).

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