Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCardon,settlement 650m SW of
Settlement

Cardon,settlement 650m SW of

Scotland
HES SM3154
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cardon is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 650 metres south-west of Cardon in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. The site is recorded as an ancient settlement within the HES (Historic Environment Scotland) database under the INSPIRE designation SM3154. Little detailed information regarding its specific chronological period, architectural character, or excavation history is currently established in the readily accessible scholarly literature for this particular location. The settlement's presence indicates sustained human occupation in the upland areas of Peeblesshire during the prehistoric period, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns in the region.

Cardon,settlement 650m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cardon,settlement 650m SW of?

Cardon is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 650 metres south-west of Cardon in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3154.

Who is responsible for protecting Cardon,settlement 650m SW of?

Cardon,settlement 650m SW 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 SM3154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cardon,settlement 650m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg (7.3 km), Nether Oliver Crags,fort (7.6 km), Oliver Castle,fort (7.7 km).

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