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Corby Linn is an earthwork monument located in Selkirkshire, Scotland, situated on bedrock of the Hawick Group formed during the Wenlock period. The underlying geology comprises wacke, a coarse-grained sedimentary rock that would have presented considerable challenges to those constructing the earthwork. As a defensive or territorial structure, the monument was positioned to take advantage of the local topography and the natural resistance of its bedrock foundation.
The earthwork's location in the rolling hills of Selkirkshire reflects the settlement and land-use patterns of medieval or possibly earlier periods in the Scottish Borders. The construction methods employed would have been constrained by the local geological conditions and available resources. The wacke bedrock, whilst difficult to excavate, would have provided a stable foundation for any ramparts or ditches that formed the structure.
Corby Linn is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2216, recognising its significance as an archaeological monument. The site contributes to the understanding of settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Borders region. Further investigation of the earthwork and its immediate landscape setting would enhance knowledge of the specific period and purpose of its construction.
Corby Linn,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2216. View the official record →
Corby Linn is an earthwork monument located in Selkirkshire, Scotland, situated on bedrock of the Hawick Group formed during the Wenlock period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2216.
Corby Linn,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 SM2216.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oakwood, Roman fort and camp SSE of (4.7 km), North Synton,fort (6.6 km), Huntly Burn,earthwork (6.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Corby Linn,earthwork's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Corby Linn,earthwork stands on Hawick Group, bedrock that formed in the Wenlock. The rock here is wacke.