Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrierfield, settlement 305m SW of
Settlement

Brierfield, settlement 305m SW of

Scotland
HES SM12537
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brierfield, settlement 305 metres south-west of, is an ancient settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record as a prehistoric or early medieval occupation, though its precise dating and cultural attribution remain uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. The settlement's physical character and extent are not extensively documented in accessible scholarly sources, and further archaeological work would be required to establish its chronological phase, settlement pattern, and historical significance within the broader landscape history of the Scottish Borders region.

Brierfield, settlement 305m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brierfield, settlement 305m SW of?

Brierfield, settlement 305 metres south-west of, is an ancient settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12537.

Who is responsible for protecting Brierfield, settlement 305m SW of?

Brierfield, settlement 305m SW 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 SM12537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brierfield, settlement 305m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Reston, ring ditch 545m SSE of (2.5 km), Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of (2.6 km), Taprobane, palisaded enclosure 970m SE of (2.7 km).

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