Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Hill,earthwork
Earthwork

Castle Hill,earthwork

Scotland
HES SM2253
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill, earthwork is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified site located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. The monument comprises an earthwork defence system, likely consisting of ramparts or banks that would have enclosed and protected a settlement or stronghold. Its precise dating remains uncertain, though such earthworks in the Scottish Borders region are typically associated with either Iron Age or early medieval occupation periods. The site represents an important example of fortification strategy in the Borders landscape, though further archaeological investigation would be required to establish its exact chronology and the nature of settlement it once contained.

Castle Hill,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill,earthwork?

Castle Hill, earthwork is a prehistoric or early medieval fortified site located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2253.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill,earthwork?

Castle Hill,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 SM2253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill,earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oakwood, Roman fort and camp SSE of (0.9 km), Middlestead,earthwork (2 km), Huntly Burn,earthwork (2.6 km).

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