Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of
Settlement

Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of

Scotland
HES SM12356
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of, is an ancient settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland, and is recorded in the historic environment record under HES INSPIRE designation SM12356. The site represents a prehistoric or early medieval occupation of the Scottish Borders landscape, though the specific dating and character of the settlement require assessment from archaeological survey and excavation records. Its location in Berwickshire places it within a region rich in early settlement archaeology, where such sites provide evidence of human occupation patterns and land use across successive periods. The monument's preservation status and extent are matters for local heritage management and archaeological evaluation.

Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of?

Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of, is an ancient settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland, and is recorded in the historic environment record under HES INSPIRE designation SM12356. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12356.

Who is responsible for protecting Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of?

Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m 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 SM12356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowmont Hill camp (8.3 km), Roman period native farmstead 320m north east of Longknowe (9 km), Five shielings 620m NNE of Elsdonburn Shank (9.8 km).

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