Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCamp Tops,linear earthwork
Linear earthwork

Camp Tops,linear earthwork

Scotland
HES SM5187
Site type
Linear earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp Tops is a linear earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation that runs across the landscape, characteristic of defensive or territorial earthworks of the prehistoric or early historic period. Such linear features in the Borders region are often associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age activity, though the precise dating of Camp Tops requires archaeological investigation. The earthwork's condition and morphology suggest it functioned as a boundary marker, defensive line, or livestock enclosure within the wider settlement pattern of the region.

Camp Tops,linear earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5187. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp Tops,linear earthwork?

Camp Tops is a linear earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5187.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp Tops,linear earthwork?

Camp Tops,linear earthwork 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 SM5187.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp Tops,linear earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross dyke and two building foundations at Copper Snout (9.3 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement and plot of cord rig, 650m south west of Wholehope (9.3 km), Round cairn 420m north-west of Uplaw Knowe (10 km).

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