Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBraemoor Knowe, cultivation terraces
Cultivation terraces

Braemoor Knowe, cultivation terraces

Scotland
HES SM3186
Site type
Cultivation terraces
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Braemoor Knowe is a set of ancient cultivation terraces located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The terraces represent evidence of prehistoric or early medieval agricultural practice, with the parallel linear earthworks characteristic of hand-dug field systems designed to manage slope cultivation and improve water drainage on sloping terrain. Such features are commonly associated with periods of sustained upland settlement and farming activity, though the precise dating of this particular site requires archaeological evidence. The terraces remain visible as subtle ridge and furrow formations that demonstrate the historical use of this Borders landscape for arable agriculture.

Braemoor Knowe, cultivation terraces is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Braemoor Knowe, cultivation terraces?

Braemoor Knowe is a set of ancient cultivation terraces located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3186.

Who is responsible for protecting Braemoor Knowe, cultivation terraces?

Braemoor Knowe, cultivation terraces 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 SM3186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Braemoor Knowe, cultivation terraces?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woden Law,fort & Roman siegeworks (8.5 km), Dere Street,Roman road & earthworks,Tow Ford to Blackhall Hill (8.6 km), Blackhall Hill,cairns (9.1 km).

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