Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurnhead,homestead 500m SE of
Homestead

Burnhead,homestead 500m SE of

Scotland
HES SM4667
Site type
Homestead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnhead Homestead is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located approximately 500 metres south-east of Burnhead in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. The homestead represents a form of rural domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age or Early Medieval period in the Scottish Borders region, though precise dating remains dependent on archaeological investigation. The site's physical remains consist of the typical low earthworks and structural features associated with such homesteads, which often include the foundations or platforms of roundhouses or rectangular dwellings. As a recorded ancient monument, it contributes to understanding patterns of settlement and land use in the Borders during the pre-Roman or post-Roman periods.

Burnhead,homestead 500m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4667. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnhead,homestead 500m SE of?

Burnhead Homestead is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located approximately 500 metres south-east of Burnhead in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4667.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnhead,homestead 500m SE of?

Burnhead,homestead 500m SE 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 SM4667.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnhead,homestead 500m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems (7.8 km), Kelsocleugh,settlement 400m SSW of (7.8 km), Fundhope Rig,homestead,linear earthwork and field system (8 km).

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