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Cairn Sike is an ancient earthwork situated approximately 1220 metres north-east of Hawkhass House in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a cairn and associated linear earthwork, characteristic of prehistoric settlement and land management practices in the Scottish Borders region. The site's precise dating remains uncertain from available archaeological records, though its morphology suggests Bronze Age or Iron Age origins. The earthwork's form indicates its probable function in delimiting territory or facilitating pastoral activities within the upland landscape of the Borders.
Cairn Sike,earthwork 1220m NE of Hawkhass House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3497. View the official record →
Cairn Sike is an ancient earthwork situated approximately 1220 metres north-east of Hawkhass House in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3497.
Cairn Sike,earthwork 1220m NE of Hawkhass House 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 SM3497.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House (0.7 km), Tinlee,standing stone 718m SSE of Peelbraehope (1.1 km), The Catrail,linear earthwork,SE slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike (1.7 km).
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