Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCatch-a-penny House, settlement 135m SSW of
Settlement

Catch-a-penny House, settlement 135m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM12514
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Catch-a-penny House settlement is an ancient settlement located approximately 135 metres south-southwest of Catch-a-penny House in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site represents a prehistoric or early historic occupation, though detailed archaeological investigation and dating evidence specific to this particular settlement remain limited in the published scholarly record. The settlement designation reflects its status as an archaeological site of regional interest within the Borders landscape, where evidence of early human activity is scattered across the terrain. Like many settlements of its period in the Scottish Borders, it would have formed part of the pattern of dispersed settlement and land use that characterised the region in antiquity.

Catch-a-penny House, settlement 135m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12514. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Catch-a-penny House, settlement 135m SSW of?

Catch-a-penny House settlement is an ancient settlement located approximately 135 metres south-southwest of Catch-a-penny House in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12514.

Who is responsible for protecting Catch-a-penny House, settlement 135m SSW of?

Catch-a-penny House, settlement 135m SSW 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 SM12514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Catch-a-penny House, settlement 135m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Halidon Hill settlement (5.5 km), Camphill settlement (5.7 km), Witches Cleuch, fort 430m ENE of Chesterfield (6.2 km).

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