Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of
Post-Medieval · Earthworks on right bank of allan water

Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM3353
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Earthworks on right bank of allan water
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dod earthworks is a post-medieval fortified site situated on the right bank of the Allan Water in Roxburghshire, Scotland, approximately 670 metres west-southwest of the settlement of Dod. The earthworks comprise defensive linear features characteristic of early modern period fortifications, likely constructed during the sixteenth or seventeenth century when such earthen works were common along the Border regions. The site's location on the river bank suggests a position of strategic importance, possibly related to control of water transport or defence during the period of Anglo-Scottish conflict. The surviving earthwork features remain visible as raised banks and ditches which form part of the archaeological record of post-medieval military engineering in the Scottish Borders.

Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3353. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of?

Dod earthworks is a post-medieval fortified site situated on the right bank of the Allan Water in Roxburghshire, Scotland, approximately 670 metres west-southwest of the settlement of Dod. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3353.

What period does Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of date from?

Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a earthworks on right bank of allan water. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of?

Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW 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 SM3353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dod,earthworks on right bank of Allan Water 670m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh (0.7 km), Priesthaugh,earthwork 130m SSE of (1 km), Gray Coat,pele-house 370m SE of (1 km).

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