Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroughton Knowe,ring enclosures
Post-Medieval · Ring enclosures

Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures

Scotland
HES SM3152
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Ring enclosures
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broughton Knowe is a post-medieval ring enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a circular or oval earthwork formed by a bank and ditch, a form of field fortification or livestock enclosure characteristic of the post-medieval period in the Scottish Borders. Such ring enclosures served primarily defensive or stock management functions during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, a period marked by border instability and the need to protect both settlement and agricultural resources. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) database under the designation SM3152.

Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures?

Broughton Knowe is a post-medieval ring enclosure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3152.

What period does Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures date from?

Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a ring enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures?

Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures 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 SM3152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broughton Knowe,ring enclosures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hopecarton, enclosure 410m SSW of (9 km), Easter Stanhope,homestead 780m NW of (9.1 km), Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of (9.2 km).

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