Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCallands House,earthwork S of
Earthwork

Callands House,earthwork S of

Scotland
HES SM3074
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Callands House earthwork is a prehistoric or early medieval settlement remains located south of Callands House in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site consists of an earthwork of uncertain chronology, though its morphological characteristics suggest it may represent either a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement, or potentially an early medieval occupation. The earthwork has been recorded and designated by Historic Environment Scotland as a site of archaeological significance, though detailed excavation and dating evidence remain limited in the published record. Its exact functional interpretation and cultural attribution await further archaeological investigation to establish its precise chronological and historical context.

Callands House,earthwork S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Callands House,earthwork S of?

Callands House earthwork is a prehistoric or early medieval settlement remains located south of Callands House in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3074.

Who is responsible for protecting Callands House,earthwork S of?

Callands House,earthwork S 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 SM3074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Callands House,earthwork S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easter Dawyck,fort & settlement 730m ESE of (8.4 km), Ratchill,platform settlement 550m N of (8.8 km), Woodhouse Hill,fort (9 km).

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