Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrom Rig,earthwork
Earthwork

Crom Rig,earthwork

Scotland
HES SM1693
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crom Rig is a ancient earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a linear earthwork that reflects patterns of land use and settlement organisation in the Scottish Borders. Such earthworks in this region typically date to the prehistoric or early medieval period, though precise dating for this particular site requires archaeological assessment. The earthwork's form and location contribute to understanding of territorial boundaries and land management practices in the Scottish uplands during antiquity.

Crom Rig,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1693. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crom Rig,earthwork?

Crom Rig is a ancient earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1693.

Who is responsible for protecting Crom Rig,earthwork?

Crom Rig,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 SM1693.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crom Rig,earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of (4 km), Priesthaugh,earthwork 130m SSE of (4.4 km), Dod,enclosure on Gray Coat,530m SW of (4.5 km).

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