Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of
Post-Medieval · Ring enclosures & barrow

Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of

Scotland
HES SM2923
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Ring enclosures & barrow
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broughtonknowe is a Post-Medieval ring enclosure and barrow situated 420 metres north-east of Broughtonknowe in Peeblesshire. The monument comprises earthwork remains characteristic of ring enclosures, a defensive or boundary feature, alongside a barrow that may preserve earlier burial traditions despite the Post-Medieval date attribution. The site's physical form, consisting of concentric or substantial circular banks, demonstrates the continued use of such enclosure types in the region during the Post-Medieval period. The survival of these earthworks provides evidence for settlement patterns and land use in the Scottish Borders during this era.

Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2923. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of?

Broughtonknowe is a Post-Medieval ring enclosure and barrow situated 420 metres north-east of Broughtonknowe in Peeblesshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2923.

What period does Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of date from?

Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a ring enclosures & barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of?

Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE 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 SM2923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Hill,earthwork SE of (7.4 km), The Rings,fort & settlement 910m SSW of Glenholm (7.6 km), Mossfennan,cairn 510m SE of (8.6 km).

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